CVE-2017-4921

Description

VMware vCenter Server (6.5 prior to 6.5 U1) contains an insecure library loading issue that occurs due to the use of LD_LIBRARY_PATH variable in an unsafe manner. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow unprivileged host users to load a shared library that may lead to privilege escalation.

8.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.83% Top 30%

Vendor Advisory vmware.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
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/100006	third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-4921?: CVE-2017-4921 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-4921?: To fix CVE-2017-4921, 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-2017-4921 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-4921 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.

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