Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in OpenPegasus Management server, when compiled to use PAM and with PEGASUS_USE_PAM_STANDALONE_PROC defined, as used in VMWare ESX Server 3.0.1 and 3.0.2, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to PAM authentication, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-0003.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openpegasus | Management Server | All versions |
| Vmware | Esx | 3.0.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c01438409
- http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2008/000002.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28358PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28368Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28636
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29986
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3538
- http://www.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2008-January/001879.html
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/suse_security_summary_report.htm
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/485936/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/486859/100/0/threaded
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2008-0001.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0063
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0064
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1391/references
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-5360?
CVE-2007-5360 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in OpenPegasus Management server, when compiled to use PAM and with PEGASUS_USE_PAM_STANDALONE_PROC defined, as used in VMWare ESX Server 3.0.1 and 3.0.2, might allow remote attackers ...
How severe is CVE-2007-5360?
CVE-2007-5360 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-5360?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openpegasus Management Server, Vmware Esx.