SB2017041402 - Remote code execution in VMware vCenter Server
Published: April 14, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017041402
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Deserializatoin of untrusted data (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-5641)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to the use of BlazeDS to process AMF3 messages within Customer Experience Improvement Program (CEIP) functionality. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on the target system when deserializing an untrusted Java object.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.