CVE-2011-0426: Path Traversal

Published May 9, 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.

Affected Software

10 affected components
VMware vCenter=4.0-update_1
VMware vCenter=4.1
VMware vCenter=4.0
VMware VirtualCenter=2.5-update_2
VMware VirtualCenter=2.5-update_4
VMware vCenter=4.0-update_2
VMware VirtualCenter=2.5-update_5
VMware VirtualCenter=2.5-update_6
VMware VirtualCenter=2.5-update_1
VMware VirtualCenter=2.5-update_3

Event History

May 9, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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