VMware vCenter Server Appliance Service Lifecycle Manager Incorrect Permission Assignment Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of VMware vCenter Server Appliance. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target guest system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Service Lifecycle Manager. The issue results from incorrect permissions set on a shell script. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of root.