CVE-2017-4917

Description

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.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.08%
Vendor Advisory vmware.com
Affected: VMware vSphere Data Protection (VDP)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98936 third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0010.html patch vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038617 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-4917?
CVE-2017-4917 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-4917?
To fix CVE-2017-4917, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-4917 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-4917 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-4917?
CVE-2017-4917 affects VMware vSphere Data Protection (VDP).
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