CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-1047: Input Validation

First published: Mon Oct 12 2015(Updated: )

vpxd in VMware vCenter Server 5.0 before u3e, 5.1 before u3, and 5.5 before u2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a long heartbeat message.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
VMware vCenter=5.0
VMware vCenter=5.1
VMware vCenter=5.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-1047?

    CVE-2015-1047 has been rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-1047?

    To mitigate CVE-2015-1047, upgrade your VMware vCenter Server to the latest version specified by VMware security advisories.

  • Which versions of VMware vCenter Server are affected by CVE-2015-1047?

    CVE-2015-1047 affects VMware vCenter Server versions 5.0 before u3e, 5.1 before u3, and 5.5 before u2.

  • Can CVE-2015-1047 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2015-1047 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability and trigger a denial of service.

  • What kind of attack can CVE-2015-1047 facilitate?

    CVE-2015-1047 can facilitate a denial of service attack through the use of long heartbeat messages.

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