CVE-2017-4927

7.5 HIGH

Published: November 17, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

Description

VMware vCenter Server (6.5 prior to 6.5 U1 and 6.0 prior to 6.0 U3c) does not correctly handle specially crafted LDAP network packets which may allow for remote denial of service.

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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:N/I:N/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101786

Source: security@vmware.com

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039759

Source: security@vmware.com

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0017.html

Source: security@vmware.com

Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101786

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

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039759

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

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0017.html

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

Vendor Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

7.5 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

1.4%

81th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-90

Affected Vendors

vmware

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