Vulnerability Description
VMware vCenter Server (6.7.x prior to 6.7 U3, 6.5 prior to 6.5 U3 and 6.0 prior to 6.0 U3j) contains an information disclosure vulnerability due to the logging of credentials in plain-text for virtual machines deployed through OVF. A malicious user with access to the log files containing vCenter OVF-properties of a virtual machine deployed from an OVF may be able to view the credentials used to deploy the OVF (typically the root account of the virtual machine).
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Vcenter Server | 6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154536/VMware-Security-Advisory-2019-0013.hThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2019-0013.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154536/VMware-Security-Advisory-2019-0013.hThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2019-0013.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-5532?
CVE-2019-5532 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.7 (HIGH). VMware vCenter Server (6.7.x prior to 6.7 U3, 6.5 prior to 6.5 U3 and 6.0 prior to 6.0 U3j) contains an information disclosure vulnerability due to the logging of credentials in plain-text for virtual...
How severe is CVE-2019-5532?
CVE-2019-5532 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-5532?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Vcenter Server.