CVE-2005-3618: CSRF

Published Dec 31, 2005
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Updated

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the management interface for VMware ESX Server 2.0.x before 2.0.2 patch 1, 2.1.x before 2.1.3 patch 1, and 2.x before 2.5.3 patch 2 allows allows remote attackers to perform unauthorized actions as the administrator via URLs, as demonstrated using the setUsr operation to change a password. NOTE: this issue can be leveraged with CVE-2005-3619 to automatically perform the attacks.

Affected Software

3 affected components
VMware ESX>=2.0.1<2.0.2
VMware ESX>=2.1.1<2.1.3
VMware ESX>=2.5.2<2.5.3

Event History

Dec 31, 2005
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Jul 31, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-3618?

The severity of CVE-2005-3618 is considered high due to its potential for unauthorized administrative actions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-3618?

To fix CVE-2005-3618, update VMware ESX to version 2.0.2 patch 1, 2.1.3 patch 1, or 2.5.3 patch 2 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2005-3618?

CVE-2005-3618 affects VMware ESX versions 2.0.x before 2.0.2, 2.1.x before 2.1.3, and 2.x before 2.5.3.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-3618?

CVE-2005-3618 is a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2005-3618 lead to unauthorized access?

Yes, CVE-2005-3618 can allow remote attackers to perform unauthorized actions as an administrator.

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