Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in VMware vCenter Server Appliance
CVE-2017-4943

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Vmware
Status
Vcenter Server Appliance (vcsa)
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 December 2017

Summary

The VMware vCenter Server Appliance (vCSA) prior to version 6.5 U1d has a vulnerability that allows a local user to escalate privileges via the 'showlog' plugin. This flaw could enable a low-privileged user to obtain root-level access to the underlying operating system of the appliance, potentially compromising system integrity and security.

Affected Version(s)

vCenter Server Appliance (vCSA) 6.5 before 6.5 U1d

References

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0021...
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040026
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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