CVE-2017-4922

Name: CVE-2017-4922
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-08-01T16:29:00.32+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-4922 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. VMware vCenter Server (6.5 prior to 6.5 U1) contains an information disclosure issue due to the service startup script using world writable directories as temporary storage for critical information. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow unprivileged host users to access certain critical information when the service gets restarted.. EPSS estimates a 1.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

VMware vCenter Server (6.5 prior to 6.5 U1) contains an information disclosure issue due to the service startup script using world writable directories as temporary storage for critical information. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow unprivileged host users to access certain critical information when the service gets restarted.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.32%

67.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Vcenter Server	6.5

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100012Third 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/100012Third 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-2017-4922?

How severe is CVE-2017-4922?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-4922 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-4922?

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