CVE-2011-1785
First published: Tue May 03 2011(Updated: )
VMware ESXi 4.0 and 4.1 and ESX 4.0 and 4.1 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (socket exhaustion) via unspecified network traffic.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| VMware ESXi | =4.1 | |
| VMware ESXi | =4.0 | |
| VMware ESX | =4.1 | |
| VMware ESX | =4.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47627
- http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2011/000133.html
- http://kb.vmware.com/kb/1035108
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2011-0007.html
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1025452
- http://osvdb.org/72118
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8240
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/67195
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A13242
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/517739/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-1785?
CVE-2011-1785 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service through socket exhaustion.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1785?
To fix CVE-2011-1785, upgrade VMware ESXi and ESX to the latest versions as recommended in VMware's security announcements.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2011-1785?
CVE-2011-1785 affects VMware ESXi versions 4.0 and 4.1 as well as VMware ESX versions 4.0 and 4.1.
What kind of attack does CVE-2011-1785 enable?
CVE-2011-1785 allows remote attackers to execute denial of service attacks by exploiting unspecified network traffic.
Is CVE-2011-1785 actively being exploited?
As of now, there are reports indicating that CVE-2011-1785 may be actively exploited in the wild.
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