Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-4923
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.
Vulnerability category: Information leak
Products affected by CVE-2017-4923
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-4923
0.43%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 71 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-4923
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.0
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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-2017-4923
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The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
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The product transmits or stores authentication credentials, but it uses an insecure method that is susceptible to unauthorized interception and/or retrieval.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-4923
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039013
VMware vCenter Server and Tools Multiple Bugs Let Local Host System Users Obtain Passwords and Sensitive Information and Let Local Users Gain Elevated Privileges - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99997
VMware vCenter Server CVE-2017-4923 Information Disclosure VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0013.html
VMSA-2017-0013Patch;Vendor Advisory
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