CVE-2017-4922: vmware vcenter_server

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2017-4922 is a medium (CVSS 6.5) vulnerability in vmware vcenter_server. EPSS estimates a 1.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 70.5% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 01-08-2017
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 05-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

VMware vCenter Server (6.5 prior to 6.5 U1) contains an information disclosure issue due to the service startup script using world writable directories as temporary storage for critical information. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow unprivileged host users to access certain critical information when the service gets restarted.

• CWE-200Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized ActorThe product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.