Vulnerability Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in VMWare ESXi 3.5 before ESXe350-200810401-O-UG and ESX 3.5 before ESX350-200810201-UG allows administrators with the Datastore.FileManagement privilege to gain privileges via unknown vectors.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Esx | <= 3.5 |
| Vmware | Esxi | <= 3.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2008/000042.htmlPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32624Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/498138/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32172
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021155
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2008-0018.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3052
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46418
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2008/000042.htmlPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32624Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/498138/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32172
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021155
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2008-0018.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4281?
CVE-2008-4281 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Directory traversal vulnerability in VMWare ESXi 3.5 before ESXe350-200810401-O-UG and ESX 3.5 before ESX350-200810201-UG allows administrators with the Datastore.FileManagement privilege to gain priv...
How severe is CVE-2008-4281?
CVE-2008-4281 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-4281?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Esx, Vmware Esxi.