CVE-2017-4921

8.8 HIGH
Published: August 01, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

VMware vCenter Server (6.5 prior to 6.5 U1) contains an insecure library loading issue that occurs due to the use of LD_LIBRARY_PATH variable in an unsafe manner. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow unprivileged host users to load a shared library that may lead to privilege escalation.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100006
Source: security@vmware.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039013
Source: security@vmware.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0013.html
Source: security@vmware.com
Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100006
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039013
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0013.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Vendor Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
8.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
1.7%
74th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

vmware