CVE-2020-3994: High severity vmware vcenter server and cloud foundation vulnerability
VMware vCenter Server (6.7 before 6.7u3, 6.6 before 6.5u3k) contains a session hijack vulnerability in the vCenter Server Appliance Management Interface update function due to a lack of certificate validation. A malicious actor with network positioning between vCenter Server and an update repository may be able to perform a session hijack when the vCenter Server Appliance Management Interface is used to download vCenter updates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-3994?
CVE-2020-3994 is a session hijack vulnerability in VMware vCenter Server (6.7 before 6.7u3, 6.6 before 6.5u3k) due to a lack of certificate validation.
How severe is CVE-2020-3994?
CVE-2020-3994 has a severity score of 7.4 and is considered high severity.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-3994?
VMware vCenter Server versions 6.7 before 6.7u3 and 6.6 before 6.5u3k are affected by CVE-2020-3994.
What is the CWE ID for CVE-2020-3994?
The CWE ID for CVE-2020-3994 is 295.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-3994?
Yes, a fix is available. Please refer to the VMware security advisory linked below for more information on how to apply the fix.