CVE-2017-4923 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

VMware vCenter Server (6.5 prior to 6.5 U1) contains an information disclosure vulnerability. This issue may allow plaintext credentials to be obtained when using the vCenter Server Appliance file-based backup feature.

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	Vcenter Server	6.5

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-522 CWE-200

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99997Third 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/99997Third 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-2017-4923?

CVE-2017-4923 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). VMware vCenter Server (6.5 prior to 6.5 U1) contains an information disclosure vulnerability. This issue may allow plaintext credentials to be obtained when using the vCenter Server Appliance file-bas...

How severe is CVE-2017-4923?

CVE-2017-4923 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-2017-4923?

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