CVE-2017-4927

VMware vCenter Server (6.5 prior to 6.5 U1 and 6.0 prior to 6.0 U3c) does not correctly handle specially crafted LDAP network packets which may allow for remote denial of service.

CVSS v3 7.5 HIGH
CVSS v2.0 5.0 MEDIUM

7.5^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector : AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 3.6

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

5.0^/10

CVSS v2.0 : MEDIUM

Vector : AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

Exploitability : 10.0 / Impact : 2.9

Access Vector NETWORK

Access Complexity LOW

Authentication NONE

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact PARTIAL

References

Link	Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101786	Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039759	Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0017.html	Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101786	Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039759	Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0017.html	Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

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History

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Information

Published : 2017-11-17 14:29

Updated : 2025-04-20 01:37

NVD link : CVE-2017-4927

Mitre link : CVE-2017-4927

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2017-4927

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Products Affected

vmware

vcenter_server

CWE

CWE-90

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an LDAP Query ('LDAP Injection')

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