Vulnerability identifier: #VU21149
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:
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 stores user credentials of guest operating system in plain text within the vAppConfig properties, when deployed through OVF. A local user of the host operating system with access to vAppConfig properties 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
External links
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2019-0013.html
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.