CVE-2017-4921

Name: CVE-2017-4921
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-08-01T16:29:00.227+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.67%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-4921 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.67%

73.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Vcenter Server	6.5

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100006Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039013Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0013.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100006Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039013Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0013.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 1, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-4921?

How severe is CVE-2017-4921?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-4921 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-4921?

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