CVE-2014-1210
First published: Fri Apr 11 2014(Updated: )
VMware vSphere Client 5.0 before Update 3 and 5.1 before Update 2 does not properly validate X.509 certificates, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof SSL servers via a crafted certificate.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| VMware vSphere Client | =5.0 | |
| VMware vSphere Client | =5.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-1210?
CVE-2014-1210 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1210?
To fix CVE-2014-1210, upgrade VMware vSphere Client to version 5.0 Update 3 or 5.1 Update 2 or later.
What types of attacks does CVE-2014-1210 allow?
CVE-2014-1210 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof SSL servers using a crafted X.509 certificate.
What versions of VMware vSphere Client are affected by CVE-2014-1210?
CVE-2014-1210 affects VMware vSphere Client versions 5.0 prior to Update 3 and 5.1 prior to Update 2.
What are the impacts of exploiting CVE-2014-1210?
Exploiting CVE-2014-1210 can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data through SSL spoofing.
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