CVE-2005-3620

Description

The management interface for VMware ESX Server 2.0.x before 2.0.2 patch 1, 2.1.x before 2.1.3 patch 1, and 2.x before 2.5.3 patch 2 records passwords in cleartext in URLs that are stored in world-readable web server log files, which allows local users to gain privileges.

2.1

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.11%

Vendor Advisory vmware.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.corsaire.com/advisories/c051114-003.txt	broken link
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28112	vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19249	vdb entry third party advisory
http://kb.vmware.com/kb/2118366	vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/441825/100/100/threaded	mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/441727/100/100/threaded	mailing list
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3075	permissions required vdb entry third party advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/21230	third party advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/822476	third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-3620?: CVE-2005-3620 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-3620?: To fix CVE-2005-3620, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2005-3620 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2005-3620 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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