CVE-2017-4943

Description

VMware vCenter Server Appliance (vCSA) (6.5 before 6.5 U1d) contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability via the 'showlog' plugin. Successful exploitation of this issue could result in a low privileged user gaining root level privileges over the appliance base OS.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory vmware.com
Affected: VMware vCenter Server Appliance (vCSA)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0021.html patch vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040026 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-4943?
CVE-2017-4943 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-4943?
To fix CVE-2017-4943, 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-2017-4943 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-4943 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-2017-4943?
CVE-2017-4943 affects VMware vCenter Server Appliance (vCSA).
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