CVE-2019-5534

Description

VMware vCenter Server (6.7.x prior to 6.7 U3, 6.5 prior to 6.5 U3 and 6.0 prior to 6.0 U3j) contains an information disclosure vulnerability where Virtual Machines deployed from an OVF could expose login information via the virtual machine's vAppConfig properties. A malicious actor with access to query the vAppConfig properties of a virtual machine deployed from an OVF may be able to view the credentials used to deploy the OVF (typically the root account of the virtual machine).

References

Link	Tags
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2019-0013.html	vendor advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154536/VMware-Security-Advisory-2019-0013.html	third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-5534?: CVE-2019-5534 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-5534?: To fix CVE-2019-5534, 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-2019-5534 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-5534 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-2019-5534?: CVE-2019-5534 affects VMware vCenter Server.

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Description

Category

CWE-200 – Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

References

Frequently Asked Questions