CVE-2017-4952
First published: Tue Feb 13 2018(Updated: )
VMware Xenon 1.x, prior to 1.5.4-CR7_1, 1.5.7_7, 1.5.4-CR6_2, 1.3.7-CR1_2, 1.1.0-CR0-3, 1.1.0-CR3_1,1.4.2-CR4_1, and 1.5.4_8, contains an authentication bypass vulnerability due to insufficient access controls for utility endpoints. Successful exploitation of this issue may result in information disclosure.
Credit: security@vmware.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| VMware Xenon | >=1.0.0<=1.5.3 | |
| VMware Xenon | =1.1.0-cr0-3 | |
| VMware Xenon | =1.1.0-cr3_1 | |
| VMware Xenon | =1.3.7-cr1_2 | |
| VMware Xenon | =1.4.2-cr4_1 | |
| VMware Xenon | =1.5.4-cr2 | |
| VMware Xenon | =1.5.4-cr3 | |
| VMware Xenon | =1.5.4-cr4 | |
| VMware Xenon | =1.5.4-cr5 | |
| VMware Xenon | =1.5.4-cr6 | |
| VMware Xenon | =1.5.4-cr6_1 | |
| VMware Xenon | =1.5.4-cr6_2 | |
| VMware Xenon | =1.5.4-cr7 | |
| VMware Xenon | =1.5.4_8 | |
| VMware Xenon | =1.5.7_7 |
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Reference Links
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2018/q1/153
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103093
- https://github.com/vmware/xenon/commit/055ae13603f0cc3cd7cf59f20ce314bf8db583e1
- https://github.com/vmware/xenon/commit/06b9947cf603ba40fd8b03bfeb2e84528a7ab592
- https://github.com/vmware/xenon/commit/30ae41bccf418d88b52b35a81efb3c1304b798f8
- https://github.com/vmware/xenon/commit/5682ef8d40569afd00fb9a5933e7706bb5b66713
- https://github.com/vmware/xenon/commit/756d893573414eec8635c2aba2345c4dcf10b21c
- https://github.com/vmware/xenon/commit/7a747d82b80cd38d2c11a0d9cdedb71c722a2c75
- https://github.com/vmware/xenon/commit/b1fd306047ecdac82661d636ebee801a7f2b3a0a
- https://github.com/vmware/xenon/commit/c23964eb57e846126daef98ef7ed15400313e977
- https://github.com/vmware/xenon/commit/ec30db9afada9cb52852082ce4d7d0095524f3b3
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-4952?
CVE-2017-4952 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for authentication bypass.
How do I fix CVE-2017-4952?
To fix CVE-2017-4952, upgrade to the versions of VMware Xenon specified in the vendor advisory, specifically versions 1.5.4-CR7_1, 1.5.7_7, 1.5.4-CR6_2, or later.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-4952?
CVE-2017-4952 affects multiple versions of VMware Xenon, including versions prior to 1.5.4-CR7_1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-4952?
CVE-2017-4952 is an authentication bypass vulnerability that results from insufficient access controls.
What could happen if CVE-2017-4952 is exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2017-4952 could lead to unauthorized access and information disclosure.
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