CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-3790

First published: Sun Jun 01 2014(Updated: )

Ruby vSphere Console (RVC) in VMware vCenter Server Appliance allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands as root by escaping from a chroot jail.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
VMware vCenter Server Appliance=5.1
VMware vCenter Server Appliance=5.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-3790?

    CVE-2014-3790 has been rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote command execution as root.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-3790?

    To mitigate CVE-2014-3790, upgrade to a patched version of VMware vCenter Server Appliance that addresses the vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2014-3790?

    CVE-2014-3790 affects remote authenticated users of the Ruby vSphere Console in VMware vCenter Server Appliance versions 5.1 and 5.5.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-3790?

    CVE-2014-3790 is classified as a command injection vulnerability that allows unauthorized command execution.

  • What impact does CVE-2014-3790 have on security?

    CVE-2014-3790 can lead to complete system compromise since it allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges.

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