CVE-2019-5534: Infoleak

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 where Virtual Machines deployed from an OVF could expose login information via the virtual machine's vAppConfig properties. A malicious actor with access to query the vAppConfig 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 the severity of CVE-2019-5534?

The severity of CVE-2019-5534 is high with a CVSS score of 7.7.

2

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2019-5534?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2019-5534 by accessing the virtual machine's vAppConfig properties and extracting login information.

3

Which versions of VMware vCenter Server are affected by CVE-2019-5534?

CVE-2019-5534 affects VMware vCenter Server versions 6.0, 6.5, and 6.7.

4

Is there a fix available for CVE-2019-5534?

Yes, VMware has released patches and updates to address the vulnerability. It is recommended to update to the latest version of VMware vCenter Server.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-5534?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-5534 on the VMware Security Advisory page and the Packet Storm Security website.

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