CVE-2017-4919

Description

VMware vCenter Server 5.5, 6.0, 6.5 allows vSphere users with certain, limited vSphere privileges to use the VIX API to access Guest Operating Systems without the need to authenticate.

Category

9.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.92% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory vmware.com
Affected: VMware VMware vCenter Server
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039004 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0012.html mitigation vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100102 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-4919?
CVE-2017-4919 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-4919?
To fix CVE-2017-4919, 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-2017-4919 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-4919 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-4919?
CVE-2017-4919 affects VMware VMware vCenter Server.
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