CVE-2019-5532: High severity vmware vcenter vulnerability

Published Sep 18, 2019
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Updated

VMware vCenter Server (6.7.x prior to 6.7 U3, 6.5 prior to 6.5 U3 and 6.0 prior to 6.0 U3j) contains an information disclosure vulnerability due to the logging of credentials in plain-text for virtual machines deployed through OVF. A malicious user with access to the log files containing vCenter OVF-properties of a virtual machine deployed from an OVF may be able to view the credentials used to deploy the OVF (typically the root account of the virtual machine).

Affected Software

44 affected components
VMware vCenter Server=6.0
VMware vCenter Server=6.0-a
VMware vCenter Server=6.0-b
VMware vCenter Server=6.0-u1
VMware vCenter Server=6.0-u1b
VMware vCenter Server=6.0-u3
VMware vCenter Server=6.0-update2
VMware vCenter Server=6.0-update2a
VMware vCenter Server=6.0-update2m
VMware vCenter Server=6.0-update3a
VMware vCenter Server=6.0-update3b
VMware vCenter Server=6.0-update3c
VMware vCenter Server=6.0-update3d
VMware vCenter Server=6.0-update3e
VMware vCenter Server=6.0-update3f
VMware vCenter Server=6.0-update3g
VMware vCenter Server=6.0-update3h
VMware vCenter Server=6.0-update3i
VMware vCenter Server=6.7
VMware vCenter Server=6.7-a
VMware vCenter Server=6.7-b
VMware vCenter Server=6.7-c
VMware vCenter Server=6.7-d
VMware vCenter Server=6.7-update1
VMware vCenter Server=6.7-update1b
VMware vCenter Server=6.7-update2
VMware vCenter Server=6.7-update2a
VMware vCenter Server=6.7-update2c
VMware vCenter Server=6.5
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-a
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-b
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-c
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-d
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-update1
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-update1b
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-update1c
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-update1d
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-update1e
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-update1g
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-update2
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-update2b
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-update2c
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-update2d
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-update2g

Event History

Sep 18, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:32 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:32 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-5532?

CVE-2019-5532 is a vulnerability in VMware vCenter Server that allows for information disclosure due to the logging of credentials in plain-text for virtual machines deployed through OVF.

2

How severe is CVE-2019-5532?

CVE-2019-5532 is considered a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.7.

3

Which versions of VMware vCenter Server are affected by CVE-2019-5532?

Versions 6.7.x prior to 6.7 U3, 6.5 prior to 6.5 U3, and 6.0 prior to 6.0 U3j of VMware vCenter Server are affected by CVE-2019-5532.

4

How can I fix CVE-2019-5532?

To fix CVE-2019-5532, update your VMware vCenter Server to version 6.7 U3, 6.5 U3, or 6.0 U3j.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-5532?

More information about CVE-2019-5532 can be found in the following references: [Link 1](http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154536/VMware-Security-Advisory-2019-0013.html), [Link 2](https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2019-0013.html).

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