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.
References
Link | Resource |
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http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0010.html | Patch Vendor Advisory |
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98936 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038617 |
Configurations
Configuration 1 (hide)
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Information
Published : 2017-06-07 10:29
Updated : 2019-10-02 17:03
NVD link : CVE-2017-4917
Mitre link : CVE-2017-4917
JSON object : View
CWE
CWE-327
Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm
Products Affected
vmware
- vsphere_data_protection