CVE-2017-12191

Name: CVE-2017-12191
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-02-28T13:29:00.21+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.89%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-12191 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A flaw was found in the CloudForms account configuration when using VMware. By default, a shared account is used that has privileged access to VMRC (VMWare Remote Console) functions that may not be appropriate for users of CloudForms (and thus this account). EPSS estimates a 0.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A flaw was found in the CloudForms account configuration when using VMware. By default, a shared account is used that has privileged access to VMRC (VMWare Remote Console) functions that may not be appropriate for users of CloudForms (and thus this account). An attacker could use this vulnerability to view and make changes to settings in the VMRC and virtual machines controlled by it that they should not have access to.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.89%

54.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redhat	Cloudforms	4.5

References

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0374Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1500517Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0374Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1500517Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 28, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-12191?

How severe is CVE-2017-12191?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-12191 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12191?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST