PT-2019-4032 · Vmware · Vcenter Server Appliance+1

James Renken + 1 · Published 2019-10-24 · Updated 2021-08-24 · CVE-2019-5537

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

5.9

Medium

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions VMware vCenter Server Appliance versions 6.7 before 6.7u3a VMware vCenter Server Appliance versions 6.5 before 6.5u3d

Description The issue is related to a lack of certificate validation during File-Based Backup and Restore operations, which may allow a malicious actor to intercept sensitive data in transit over FTPS and HTTPS. A malicious actor with man-in-the-middle positioning between vCenter Server Appliance and a backup target may be able to intercept sensitive data in transit during these operations.

Recommendations For versions 6.7 before 6.7u3a, update to version 6.7u3a or later to resolve the issue. For versions 6.5 before 6.5u3d, update to version 6.5u3d or later to resolve the issue.

Fix

Improper Certificate Validation

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-295

Related Identifiers

BDU:2019-04593

CVE-2019-5537

Affected Products

Vmware Vcenter

Vcenter Server Appliance

References · 4

• https://vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2019-0018.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-5537 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2019-5537 · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2019-04593 · Security Note