Reversible Encryption Vulnerability in VMware vSphere Data Protection Products
CVE-2017-4917

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2017-4917?

VMware vSphere Data Protection (VDP) products, including versions 6.1.x, 6.0.x, 5.8.x, and 5.5.x, are susceptible to a security vulnerability that permits local storage of vCenter Server credentials using reversible encryption. This design flaw potentially allows an attacker with access to the system to retrieve plaintext credentials, posing a threat to the integrity and confidentiality of the protected environment. It is essential for users to implement mitigations and updates as recommended by VMware to safeguard sensitive information.

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/98936
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0010....
x_refsource_CONFIRM
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038617
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK

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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