Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the openwsman management service in VMware ESXi 3.5 and ESX 3.5 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via an "invalid Content-Length."
CVSS Score
9.0
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Esx | 3.5 |
| Vmware | Esxi | 3.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-06/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30556Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30581Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3922
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020199
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/493080/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29547
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2008-0009.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1744Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42875
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-06/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30556Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30581Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-2097?
CVE-2008-2097 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.0 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in the openwsman management service in VMware ESXi 3.5 and ESX 3.5 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via an "invalid Content-Length."
How severe is CVE-2008-2097?
CVE-2008-2097 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-2097?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Esx, Vmware Esxi.