Vulnerability identifier: #VU15991

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-11077

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
vSphere Data Protection
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: VMware, Inc

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to VDP Java management console’s SSL/TLS private key may be leaked in the VDP Java management client package. A remote attacker can access arbitrary data that may be used by an unauthenticated attacker on the same data-link layer to initiate a MITM attack on management console users.

Mitigation
The vulnerability has been fixed in the versions 6.0.9, 6.1.10.

Vulnerable software versions

vSphere Data Protection: 6.0 - 6.1.9

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External links
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0029.html

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Q & A

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.