CVE-2017-4921
High
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.
SeverityHigh
CVSS8.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Vmware Vcenter Server
PublishedAug 1, 2017
First seenAug 1, 2017
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| vmware vcenter_server | 6.5 | — |
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