CVE-2017-4922 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

VMware vCenter Server (6.5 prior to 6.5 U1) contains an information disclosure issue due to the service startup script using world writable directories as temporary storage for critical information. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow unprivileged host users to access certain critical information when the service gets restarted.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Vcenter Server	6.5

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100012Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039013Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0013.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100012Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039013Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0013.htmlPatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-4922?

CVE-2017-4922 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). VMware vCenter Server (6.5 prior to 6.5 U1) contains an information disclosure issue due to the service startup script using world writable directories as temporary storage for critical information. S...

How severe is CVE-2017-4922?

CVE-2017-4922 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-4922?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Vcenter Server.