Deserialization Vulnerability in VMware vSphere Data Protection
CVE-2017-4914

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Vmware
Status
Vsphere Data Protection (vdp)
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 June 2017

Summary

VMware vSphere Data Protection versions 6.1.x, 6.0.x, 5.8.x, and 5.5.x feature a serious deserialization vulnerability that could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the affected appliance. This issue arises from improper handling of deserialized data, leading to potential unauthorized access and control over the system. It is crucial for organizations using affected versions to apply updates or mitigations as described in VMware's security advisory to protect against exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

vSphere Data Protection (VDP) 6.1.x

vSphere Data Protection (VDP) 6.0.x

vSphere Data Protection (VDP) 5.8.x

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98939
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42152/
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http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0010....
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EPSS Score

8% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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