#VU6952 Information disclosure in vSphere Data Protection - CVE-2017-4917

Vulnerability identifier: #VU6952

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-4917

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: VMware, Inc

Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on a targeted system.

The weakness exists due to improper security restrictions imposed by the affected software. A local attacker can gain access to server credentials in plaintext format.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in information disclosure.

Mitigation
Update to version 6.0.5, 6.1.4.

Vulnerable software versions

vSphere Data Protection: 5.5 - 6.1.3

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External links
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0010.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.