CVE-2017-4927 json
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…
published 2017-11-17 8 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2017-14044
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.3%
- EPSS 2.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 83%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
Patch / fix
- vmware vcenter_server 6.0_u3c, 6.5_u1
Exploit prediction
2.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 83% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 7.5 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
Affected products
- VMware vCenter Server
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-90 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an LDAP Query
- Technology feeds
References
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vmware.com
/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0017.html
vendor-advisory
-
securitytracker.com
/id/1039759
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/101786
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2017-4927
- NVD CVE-2017-4927
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