CVE-2015-6932: Medium severity vmware vcenter vulnerability

Published Sep 18, 2015
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Updated

VMware vCenter Server 5.5 before u3 and 6.0 before u1 does not verify X.509 certificates from TLS LDAP servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate.

Affected Software

12 affected components
VMware vCenter Server=5.5
VMware vCenter Server=5.5-1
VMware vCenter Server=5.5-1a
VMware vCenter Server=5.5-1b
VMware vCenter Server=5.5-1c
VMware vCenter Server=5.5-2
VMware vCenter Server=5.5-2b
VMware vCenter Server=5.5-2d
VMware vCenter Server=5.5-2e
VMware vCenter Server=6.0
VMware vCenter Server=6.0-a
VMware vCenter Server=6.0-b

Event History

Sep 18, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-6932?

The severity of CVE-2015-6932 is considered critical due to the potential for man-in-the-middle attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-6932?

To fix CVE-2015-6932, you should upgrade VMware vCenter Server to version 5.5 U3 or 6.0 U1 or later.

3

What impact does CVE-2015-6932 have on VMware vCenter?

CVE-2015-6932 allows attackers to spoof LDAP servers and obtain sensitive information through unverified X.509 certificates.

4

Which versions of VMware vCenter are affected by CVE-2015-6932?

VMware vCenter Server 5.5 before U3 and 6.0 before U1 are affected by CVE-2015-6932.

5

Is it possible to exploit CVE-2015-6932 remotely?

Yes, CVE-2015-6932 can be exploited remotely by attackers with network access to the LDAP server.

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