VMware vCenter Server 5.5 before U3e and 6.0 before U2a allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a (1) Log Browser, (2) Distributed Switch setup, or (3) Content Library XML document containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.
References
Link | Resource |
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94486 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037329 | |
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0022.html | Patch Vendor Advisory |
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94486 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037329 | |
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0022.html | Patch Vendor Advisory |
Configurations
Configuration 1 (hide)
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History
21 Nov 2024, 02:58
Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
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References | () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94486 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry | |
References | () http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037329 - | |
References | () http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0022.html - Patch, Vendor Advisory |
Information
Published : 2016-12-29 09:59
Updated : 2024-11-21 02:58
NVD link : CVE-2016-7459
Mitre link : CVE-2016-7459
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2016-7459
JSON object : View
Products Affected
vmware
- vcenter_server
CWE
CWE-611
Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference