Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-5333
VMware Photos OS OVA 1.0 before 2016-08-14 has a default SSH public key in an authorized_keys file, which allows remote attackers to obtain SSH access by leveraging knowledge of the private key.
Products affected by CVE-2016-5333
- cpe:2.3:o:vmware:photon_os:*:2016-08-14:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-5333
0.68%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 77 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-5333
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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9.3
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
8.6
|
10.0
|
NIST | |
|
9.8
|
CRITICAL | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
3.9
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-5333
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The product contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-5333
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92474
VMware Photon OS OVA CVE-2016-5333 Default Key Security Bypass Vulnerability
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http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0012.html
VMSA-2016-0012Vendor Advisory
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http://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/08/16/vmware_shipped_public_key_with_its_photon_osforcontainers/
VMware shipped public key with its Photon OS-for-containers • The RegisterPress/Media Coverage
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036628
VMware Photon OS Default SSH Public Key Lets Remote Users Access the Target System - SecurityTracker
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