Vulnerability Description
VI Client in VMware VirtualCenter before 2.5 Update 4, VMware ESXi 3.5 before Update 4, and VMware ESX 3.5 before Update 4 retains the VirtualCenter Server password in process memory, which might allow local users to obtain this password.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Vmware Esx | 3.5 |
| Vmware | Vmware Esxi | 3.5 |
| Vmware | Vmware Virtualcenter | 1.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2009/000054.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2009/Apr/0036.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34585
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34373
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2009-0005.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0944
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2009/000054.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2009/Apr/0036.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34585
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34373
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2009-0005.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0944
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-0518?
CVE-2009-0518 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). VI Client in VMware VirtualCenter before 2.5 Update 4, VMware ESXi 3.5 before Update 4, and VMware ESX 3.5 before Update 4 retains the VirtualCenter Server password in process memory, which might allo...
How severe is CVE-2009-0518?
CVE-2009-0518 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-2009-0518?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Vmware Esx, Vmware Vmware Esxi, Vmware Vmware Virtualcenter.