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

Published Apr 10, 2020
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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.

Other sources

VMware vCenter Server contains an information disclosure vulnerability in the VMware Directory Service (vmdir) when the Platform Services Controller (PSC) does not correctly implement access controls. Successful exploitation allows an attacker with network access to port 389 to extract sensitive information.

CISA

Affected Software

2 affected components
VMware vCenter Server=6.7
VMware vCenter Server

Event History

Apr 10, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:55 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 3, 2021
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-3952?

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

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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