Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Esx | >= 2.0.1, < 2.0.2 |
References
- http://kb.vmware.com/kb/2118366Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21230Third Party Advisory
- http://www.corsaire.com/advisories/c051114-003.txtBroken Link
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/822476Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/441727/100/100/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/441825/100/100/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19249Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3075Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28112Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://kb.vmware.com/kb/2118366Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21230Third Party Advisory
- http://www.corsaire.com/advisories/c051114-003.txtBroken Link
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/822476Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/441727/100/100/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/441825/100/100/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-3620?
CVE-2005-3620 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). 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-read...
How severe is CVE-2005-3620?
CVE-2005-3620 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-3620?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Esx.