CVE-2005-3620: Low severity VMware ESX vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2005
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Updated

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 records passwords in cleartext in URLs that are stored in world-readable web server log files, which allows local users to gain privileges.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-3620?

CVE-2005-3620 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the exposure of passwords in cleartext.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-3620?

To fix CVE-2005-3620, upgrade to VMware ESX Server 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-2005-3620?

CVE-2005-3620 affects VMware ESX Server versions 2.0.x prior to patch 1, 2.1.x prior to patch 1, and 2.x prior to patch 2.

4

What kind of data is vulnerable in CVE-2005-3620?

CVE-2005-3620 exposes passwords in cleartext within URLs stored in world-readable web server log files.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2005-3620?

Local users can exploit CVE-2005-3620 to gain unauthorized privileges by accessing the log files containing the cleartext passwords.

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