Vulnerability identifier: #VU1186
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-611
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
vSphere Client
Client/Desktop applications /
Virtualization software
Vendor: VMware, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect handling of XML requests. A remote attacker can trick the victim to connect to malicious vCenter Server or ESXi server, send to client specially crafted XML External Entity (XXE) data and obtain potentially sensitive information from victim's system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.
Mitigation
The vulnerability is fixed in vSphere Client 5.5 U3e and 6.0 U2a.
Note: in order to remediate the vulnerability, the vSphere Client should be reinstalled.
Vulnerable software versions
vSphere Client: 5.5 - 6.0 U2
External links
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0022.html
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.