CVE-2017-4928: SSRF

Published Nov 17, 2017
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Updated

The flash-based vSphere Web Client (6.0 prior to 6.0 U3c and 5.5 prior to 5.5 U3f) i.e. not the new HTML5-based vSphere Client, contains SSRF and CRLF injection issues due to improper neutralization of URLs. An attacker may exploit these issues by sending a POST request with modified headers towards internal services leading to information disclosure.

Affected Software

27 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=5.5-3
VMware vCenter Server=5.5-3a
VMware vCenter Server=5.5-3b
VMware vCenter Server=5.5-3d
VMware vCenter Server=5.5-3e
VMware vCenter Server=5.5-b
VMware vCenter Server=5.5-c
VMware vCenter Server=6.0
VMware vCenter Server=6.0-1
VMware vCenter Server=6.0-1b
VMware vCenter Server=6.0-2
VMware vCenter Server=6.0-2a
VMware vCenter Server=6.0-2m
VMware vCenter Server=6.0-3
VMware vCenter Server=6.0-3a
VMware vCenter Server=6.0-3b
VMware vCenter Server=6.0-a
VMware vCenter Server=6.0-b

Event History

Nov 17, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-4928?

CVE-2017-4928 is a vulnerability in the flash-based vSphere Web Client that allows SSRF and CRLF injection attacks.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2017-4928?

The severity of CVE-2017-4928 is high, with a severity value of 7.5.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2017-4928?

The affected software for CVE-2017-4928 is VMware vCenter Server versions 5.5 and 6.0.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2017-4928?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2017-4928 by sending a POST request with modified headers towards the vSphere Web Client.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-4928?

More information about CVE-2017-4928 can be found on the following websites: SecurityFocus, SecurityTracker, and VMware's security advisories.

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