CVE-2017-4919

9.0 CRITICAL

Published: July 28, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

Description

VMware vCenter Server 5.5, 6.0, 6.5 allows vSphere users with certain, limited vSphere privileges to use the VIX API to access Guest Operating Systems without the need to authenticate.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

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

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100102

Source: security@vmware.com

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039004

Source: security@vmware.com

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0012.html

Source: security@vmware.com

Mitigation Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100102

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

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039004

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

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0012.html

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

Mitigation Vendor Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

9.0 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

2.0%

79th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-306

Affected Vendors

vmware

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