CVE-2017-4917 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

VMware vSphere Data Protection (VDP) 6.1.x, 6.0.x, 5.8.x, and 5.5.x locally stores vCenter Server credentials using reversible encryption. This issue may allow plaintext credentials to be obtained.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Vsphere Data Protection	5.5.5

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-327

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98936Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038617
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0010.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98936Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038617
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0010.htmlPatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-4917?

CVE-2017-4917 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). VMware vSphere Data Protection (VDP) 6.1.x, 6.0.x, 5.8.x, and 5.5.x locally stores vCenter Server credentials using reversible encryption. This issue may allow plaintext credentials to be obtained.

How severe is CVE-2017-4917?

CVE-2017-4917 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-4917?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Vsphere Data Protection.