CVE-2010-0686

Description

WebAccess in VMware VirtualCenter 2.0.2 and 2.5, VMware Server 2.0, and VMware ESX 3.0.3 and 3.5 allows remote attackers to leverage proxy-server functionality to spoof the origin of requests via unspecified vectors, related to a "URL forwarding vulnerability."

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.06% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory vmware.com Vendor Advisory vmware.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/39037 patch vdb entry
http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2010/000086.html patch vendor advisory mailing list
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2010-0005.html patch vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1023769 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2010-0686?
CVE-2010-0686 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2010-0686?
To fix CVE-2010-0686, 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-2010-0686 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2010-0686 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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