VMware vCenter Server (6.5 prior to 6.5 U1) contains an information disclosure issue due to the service startup script using world writable directories as temporary storage for critical information. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow unprivileged host users to access certain critical information when the service gets restarted.
References
Link | Resource |
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https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0013.html | Patch Vendor Advisory |
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039013 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100012 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
Configurations
Information
Published : 2017-08-01 09:29
Updated : 2017-08-03 09:21
NVD link : CVE-2017-4922
Mitre link : CVE-2017-4922
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CWE
CWE-200
Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Products Affected
vmware
- vcenter_server