CVE-2012-1513: Infoleak

Published Mar 16, 2012
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Updated

The Web Configuration tool in VMware vCenter Orchestrator (vCO) 4.0 before Update 4, 4.1 before Update 2, and 4.2 before Update 1 places the vCenter Server password in an HTML document, which allows remote authenticated administrators to obtain sensitive information by reading this document.

Affected Software

2 affected components
VMware vCenter Orchestrator=4.0
VMware vCenter Orchestrator=4.1

Event History

Mar 16, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-1513?

CVE-2012-1513 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the exposure of sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-1513?

To fix CVE-2012-1513, upgrade VMware vCenter Orchestrator to version 4.0 Update 4, 4.1 Update 2, or 4.2 Update 1 or later.

3

What type of systems are affected by CVE-2012-1513?

CVE-2012-1513 affects VMware vCenter Orchestrator versions 4.0, 4.1, and 4.2 prior to their respective updates.

4

What information can be exposed due to CVE-2012-1513?

CVE-2012-1513 can expose the vCenter Server password, allowing potential unauthorized access.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2012-1513?

CVE-2012-1513 can be exploited by remote authenticated administrators who have access to the HTML document containing sensitive information.

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