CVE-2017-4923

Description

VMware vCenter Server (6.5 prior to 6.5 U1) contains an information disclosure vulnerability. This issue may allow plaintext credentials to be obtained when using the vCenter Server Appliance file-based backup feature.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.81% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory vmware.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0013.html patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99997 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039013 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-4923?
CVE-2017-4923 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-4923?
To fix CVE-2017-4923, 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-2017-4923 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-4923 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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