Vulnerability identifier: #VU21148

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-5532

CWE-ID: CWE-312

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
vCenter Server
Server applications / Virtualization software

Vendor: VMware, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to VMware vCenter Server logs user credentials of guest operating system in plain text when deployed through OVF. A local user of the host operating system is able to read log files and gain superuser credentials of deployed guest operating systems.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

vCenter Server: 6.0 GA - 6.7.0d

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External links
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2019-0013.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.