CVE-2018-6971

Name: CVE-2018-6971
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-25T13:29:00.3+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-6971 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. VMware Horizon View Agents (7.x.x before 7.5.1) contain a local information disclosure vulnerability due to insecure logging of credentials in the vmmsi.log file when an account other than the currently logged on user is specified during installation (including silent installations). Successful exploitation of this issue may allow low privileged users access to the credentials specified during the Horizon View Agent installation.. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

VMware Horizon View Agents (7.x.x before 7.5.1) contain a local information disclosure vulnerability due to insecure logging of credentials in the vmmsi.log file when an account other than the currently logged on user is specified during installation (including silent installations). Successful exploitation of this issue may allow low privileged users access to the credentials specified during the Horizon View Agent installation.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.42%

33.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-532

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Horizon View Agents	>= 7.0.0, < 7.5.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104883Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041357Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041358Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0018.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104883Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041357Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041358Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0018.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 25, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-6971?

How severe is CVE-2018-6971?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-6971 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6971?

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