CVE-2017-4917

9.8 CRITICAL

Published: June 07, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

Description

VMware vSphere Data Protection (VDP) 6.1.x, 6.0.x, 5.8.x, and 5.5.x locally stores vCenter Server credentials using reversible encryption. This issue may allow plaintext credentials to be obtained.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98936

Source: security@vmware.com

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038617

Source: security@vmware.com

http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0010.html

Source: security@vmware.com

Patch Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98936

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038617

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0010.html

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Patch Vendor Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

9.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.6%

46th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-327

Affected Vendors

vmware

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