CVE-2017-4917

Name: CVE-2017-4917
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-06-07T17:29:00.897+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-4917 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. VMware vSphere Data Protection (VDP) 6.1.x, 6.0.x, 5.8.x, and 5.5.x locally stores vCenter Server credentials using reversible encryption. This issue may allow plaintext credentials to be obtained.. EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

VMware vSphere Data Protection (VDP) 6.1.x, 6.0.x, 5.8.x, and 5.5.x locally stores vCenter Server credentials using reversible encryption. This issue may allow plaintext credentials to be obtained.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.65%

46.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-327

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Vsphere Data Protection	5.5.5
Vmware	Vsphere Data Protection	5.5.6
Vmware	Vsphere Data Protection	5.5.7
Vmware	Vsphere Data Protection	5.5.8
Vmware	Vsphere Data Protection	5.5.9
Vmware	Vsphere Data Protection	5.5.10
Vmware	Vsphere Data Protection	5.5.11
Vmware	Vsphere Data Protection	5.8.0
Vmware	Vsphere Data Protection	5.8.1
Vmware	Vsphere Data Protection	5.8.2
Vmware	Vsphere Data Protection	5.8.3
Vmware	Vsphere Data Protection	5.8.4
Vmware	Vsphere Data Protection	6.0.0
Vmware	Vsphere Data Protection	6.0.1
Vmware	Vsphere Data Protection	6.0.2
Vmware	Vsphere Data Protection	6.0.3
Vmware	Vsphere Data Protection	6.0.4
Vmware	Vsphere Data Protection	6.1.0
Vmware	Vsphere Data Protection	6.1.1
Vmware	Vsphere Data Protection	6.1.2
Vmware	Vsphere Data Protection	6.1.3

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98936Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038617
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0010.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98936Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038617
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0010.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 7, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-4917?

VMware vSphere Data Protection (VDP) 6.1.x, 6.0.x, 5.8.x, and 5.5.x locally stores vCenter Server credentials using reversible encryption. This issue may allow plaintext credentials to be obtained.

How severe is CVE-2017-4917?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-4917 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-4917?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-4917?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

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Source: NVD / NIST