Vulnerability identifier: #VU7642
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 7.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:W/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
vCenter Server
Server applications /
Virtualization software
Vendor: VMware, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to bypass authentication on the target system.
The weakness exists due to improper security restrictions. A remote attacker acting as a vSphere user can use the VIX API to bypass additional authentication restrictions and gain access to a Guest Operating System (GuestOS).
Mitigation
As a temporary solution the vendor has suggested the following workaround:
https://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd=displayKC&...
Vulnerable software versions
vCenter Server: 5.5U1 - 6.5.0
External links
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0012.html
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.