CVE-2007-5360: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Jan 08 2008(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in OpenPegasus Management server, when compiled to use PAM and with PEGASUS_USE_PAM_STANDALONE_PROC defined, as used in VMWare ESX Server 3.0.1 and 3.0.2, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to PAM authentication, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-0003.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| OpenPegasus | ||
| VMware ESXi | =3.0.2 | |
| VMware ESXi | =3.0.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28358
- http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2008/000002.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28368
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2007-5360
- http://www.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2008-January/001879.html
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2008-0001.html
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/suse_security_summary_report.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28636
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3538
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29986
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1391/references
- http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c01438409
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0064
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0063
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39524
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/486859/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/485936/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-5360?
CVE-2007-5360 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5360?
To fix CVE-2007-5360, upgrade to the latest version of OpenPegasus Management server or apply the relevant patches provided by VMware.
What systems are affected by CVE-2007-5360?
CVE-2007-5360 affects OpenPegasus Management server compiled with PAM, and VMware ESX Server versions 3.0.1 and 3.0.2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-5360?
CVE-2007-5360 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2007-5360?
The potential impacts of CVE-2007-5360 include unauthorized access and execution of arbitrary commands on the affected system.
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