CVE-2009-0518

Description

VI Client in VMware VirtualCenter before 2.5 Update 4, VMware ESXi 3.5 before Update 4, and VMware ESX 3.5 before Update 4 retains the VirtualCenter Server password in process memory, which might allow local users to obtain this password.

Category

2.1
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Vendor Advisory vmware.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2009/Apr/0036.html mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34373 vdb entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6376 vdb entry signature
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0944 vdb entry
http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2009/000054.html mailing list patch vendor advisory
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2009-0005.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/34585 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-0518?
CVE-2009-0518 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2009-0518?
To fix CVE-2009-0518, 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-2009-0518 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2009-0518 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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