CVE-2008-4278: Infoleak
Published Oct 6, 2008
·Updated
VMware VirtualCenter 2.5 before Update 3 build 119838 on Windows displays a user's password in cleartext when the password contains unspecified special characters, which allows physically proximate attackers to steal the password.
Affected Software
12 affected components
VMware Virtual Infrastructure Client
VMware VirtualCenter<=2.5
VMware VirtualCenter=1.4.1
VMware VirtualCenter=2.0-unknown
VMware VirtualCenter=2.0.1
VMware VirtualCenter=2.0.2
VMware VirtualCenter=2.0.2-update_2
VMware VirtualCenter=2.0.2-update_3
VMware VirtualCenter=2.0.2-update_4
VMware VirtualCenter=2.5
VMware VirtualCenter=2.5-update_1
Microsoft Windows
Remediation
Event History
Oct 6, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
07:54 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2008-4278?
CVE-2008-4278 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability as it exposes user passwords in cleartext.
2
How do I fix CVE-2008-4278?
To resolve CVE-2008-4278, it is recommended to upgrade VMware VirtualCenter to Update 3 or later.
3
Which versions of VMware are affected by CVE-2008-4278?
CVE-2008-4278 affects VMware VirtualCenter 2.5 prior to Update 3.
4
Can physical access to the system exploit CVE-2008-4278?
Yes, CVE-2008-4278 can be exploited by attackers with physical access to the system.
5
What impact does CVE-2008-4278 have on user security?
CVE-2008-4278 allows attackers to view passwords, potentially compromising user accounts and overall system security.