Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-4917
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.
Products affected by CVE-2017-4917
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vsphere_data_protection:5.5.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vsphere_data_protection:5.5.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vsphere_data_protection:5.5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vsphere_data_protection:5.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vsphere_data_protection:6.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vsphere_data_protection:5.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vsphere_data_protection:6.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vsphere_data_protection:5.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vsphere_data_protection:5.8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vsphere_data_protection:5.8.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vsphere_data_protection:5.8.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vsphere_data_protection:6.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vsphere_data_protection:6.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vsphere_data_protection:5.5.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vsphere_data_protection:6.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vsphere_data_protection:6.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vsphere_data_protection:6.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vsphere_data_protection:5.5.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vsphere_data_protection:5.5.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vsphere_data_protection:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vsphere_data_protection:6.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-4917
0.08%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 21 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-4917
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.0
|
MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
10.0
|
2.9
|
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-2017-4917
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The product uses a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm or protocol.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-4917
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038617
VMware vSphere Data Protection Java Deserialization Error Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code and Password Encryption Method Lets Local Users Obtain Plaintext Passwords - SecurityTracker
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98936
VMware vSphere Data Protection CVE-2017-4917 Information Disclosure VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0010.html
VMSA-2017-0010Patch;Vendor Advisory
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