CVE-2013-1661: Input Validation
First published: Wed Sep 04 2013(Updated: )
VMware ESXi 4.0 through 5.1, and ESX 4.0 and 4.1, does not properly implement the Network File Copy (NFC) protocol, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to cause a denial of service (unhandled exception and application crash) by modifying the client-server data stream.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| VMware ESX | =4.0 | |
| VMware ESX | =4.1 | |
| VMware ESXi | =4.0 | |
| VMware ESXi | =4.0-1 | |
| VMware ESXi | =4.0-2 | |
| VMware ESXi | =4.0-3 | |
| VMware ESXi | =4.0-4 | |
| VMware ESXi | =4.1 | |
| VMware ESXi | =4.1-1 | |
| VMware ESXi | =4.1-2 | |
| VMware ESXi | =5.0 | |
| VMware ESXi | =5.0-1 | |
| VMware ESXi | =5.0-2 | |
| VMware ESXi | =5.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-1661?
CVE-2013-1661 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1661?
To remediate CVE-2013-1661, users should update to the latest patched version of VMware ESXi or ESX as recommended by VMware security advisories.
What systems are affected by CVE-2013-1661?
CVE-2013-1661 affects VMware ESXi versions 4.0 through 5.1 and ESX versions 4.0 and 4.1.
What type of attack does CVE-2013-1661 allow?
CVE-2013-1661 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to modify the client-server data stream, potentially leading to application crashes.
Can CVE-2013-1661 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2013-1661 can be exploited remotely if an attacker is able to position themselves in the data stream between the client and server.
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