What is CVE-2020-3952?

CVE-2020-3952 is an information disclosure vulnerability in VMware vCenter Server's VMware Directory Service (vmdir) when the Platform Services Controller (PSC) does not correctly implement access controls.

What is the severity of CVE-2020-3952?

The severity of CVE-2020-3952 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

How does CVE-2020-3952 affect VMware vCenter Server?

CVE-2020-3952 affects VMware vCenter Server by allowing an attacker with network access to port 389 to extract sensitive information.

How can I fix CVE-2020-3952?

To fix CVE-2020-3952, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of VMware vCenter Server.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-3952?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-3952 in the references provided: [1](http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157896/VMware-vCenter-Server-6.7-Authentication-Bypass.html) and [2](https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2020-0006).

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CVE-2020-3952

Exploited

critical

9.8

CWE

306

10/4/2020

29/1/2025

CVE-2020-3952: VMware vCenter Server Information Disclosure Vulnerability

First published: Fri Apr 10 2020(Updated: )

Under certain conditions, vmdir that ships with VMware vCenter Server, as part of an embedded or external Platform Services Controller (PSC), does not correctly implement access controls.

Credit: security@vmware.com security@vmware.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
VMware vCenter	=6.7
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What is CVE-2020-3952?
CVE-2020-3952 is an information disclosure vulnerability in VMware vCenter Server's VMware Directory Service (vmdir) when the Platform Services Controller (PSC) does not correctly implement access controls.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-3952?
The severity of CVE-2020-3952 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.
How does CVE-2020-3952 affect VMware vCenter Server?
CVE-2020-3952 affects VMware vCenter Server by allowing an attacker with network access to port 389 to extract sensitive information.
How can I fix CVE-2020-3952?
To fix CVE-2020-3952, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of VMware vCenter Server.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-3952?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-3952 in the references provided: [1](http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157896/VMware-vCenter-Server-6.7-Authentication-Bypass.html) and [2](https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2020-0006).

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