First published: Wed May 01 2013(Updated: )
VMware vCenter Server Appliance (vCSA) 5.1 before Update 1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary programs with root privileges by leveraging Virtual Appliance Management Interface (VAMI) access.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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VMware vCenter Server Appliance | =5.1 |
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CVE-2013-3079 has been assigned a high severity rating due to the potential for remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary programs with root privileges.
To resolve CVE-2013-3079, it is advised to update VMware vCenter Server Appliance to version 5.1 Update 1 or later.
CVE-2013-3079 affects users of VMware vCenter Server Appliance version 5.1 prior to Update 1.
CVE-2013-3079 leverages Virtual Appliance Management Interface (VAMI) access by remote authenticated users.
CVE-2013-3079 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges on the affected system.