CVE-2019-5537: Medium severity vmware vcenter vulnerability
Sensitive information disclosure vulnerability resulting from a lack of certificate validation during the File-Based Backup and Restore operations of VMware vCenter Server Appliance (6.7 before 6.7u3a and 6.5 before 6.5u3d) may allow a malicious actor to intercept sensitive data in transit over FTPS and HTTPS. A malicious actor with man-in-the-middle positioning between vCenter Server Appliance and a backup target may be able to intercept sensitive data in transit during File-Based Backup and Restore operations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-5537?
CVE-2019-5537 is a sensitive information disclosure vulnerability resulting from a lack of certificate validation during the File-Based Backup and Restore operations of VMware vCenter Server Appliance.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-5537?
The severity of CVE-2019-5537 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.9.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2019-5537?
VMware vCenter Server versions 6.7 before 6.7u3a and 6.5 before 6.5u3d are affected by CVE-2019-5537.
How can a malicious actor exploit CVE-2019-5537?
A malicious actor can exploit CVE-2019-5537 by intercepting sensitive data in transit over FTPS during File-Based Backup and Restore operations on affected VMware vCenter Server versions.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-5537?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-5537 at the following reference: https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2019-0018.html