CVE-2011-1789

Description

The self-extracting installer in the vSphere Client Installer package in VMware vCenter 4.0 before Update 3 and 4.1 before Update 1, VMware ESXi 4.x before 4.1 Update 1, and VMware ESX 4.x before 4.1 Update 1 does not have a digital signature, which might make it easier for remote attackers to spoof the software distribution via a Trojan horse installer.

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.36%
Vendor Advisory vmware.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2011/000137.html mailing list patch
http://securitytracker.com/id?1025502 vdb entry
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2011-0008.html patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-1789?
CVE-2011-1789 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2011-1789?
To fix CVE-2011-1789, 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-2011-1789 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2011-1789 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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