CVE-2011-0426: Path Traversal
First published: Mon May 09 2011(Updated: )
Directory traversal vulnerability in vCenter Server in VMware vCenter 4.0 before Update 3 and 4.1 before Update 1, and VMware VirtualCenter 2.5 before Update 6a, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| VMware vCenter | =4.0 | |
| VMware vCenter | =4.0-update_1 | |
| VMware vCenter | =4.0-update_2 | |
| VMware vCenter | =4.1 | |
| VMware vCenter | =2.5-update_1 | |
| VMware vCenter | =2.5-update_2 | |
| VMware vCenter | =2.5-update_3 | |
| VMware vCenter | =2.5-update_4 | |
| VMware vCenter | =2.5-update_5 | |
| VMware vCenter | =2.5-update_6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-0426?
CVE-2011-0426 is rated as high severity due to the potential for arbitrary file access by remote attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0426?
To fix CVE-2011-0426, update VMware vCenter to the latest versions that include the necessary security patches.
Which versions of VMware are affected by CVE-2011-0426?
CVE-2011-0426 affects VMware vCenter versions 4.0 before Update 3, 4.1 before Update 1, and VMware VirtualCenter 2.5 before Update 6a.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2011-0426?
There are no known workarounds to mitigate CVE-2011-0426; updating to a secure version is necessary.
What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2011-0426?
CVE-2011-0426 can be exploited through a directory traversal attack, allowing attackers to read unauthorized files on the server.
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