Vulnerability Description
The self-extracting installer in the vSphere Client Installer package in VMware vCenter 4.0 before Update 3 and 4.1 before Update 1, VMware ESXi 4.x before 4.1 Update 1, and VMware ESX 4.x before 4.1 Update 1 does not have a digital signature, which might make it easier for remote attackers to spoof the software distribution via a Trojan horse installer.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Esx | 4.0 |
| Vmware | Esxi | 4.0 |
| Vmware | Vcenter | 4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2011/000137.htmlPatch
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1025502
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2011-0008.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2011/000137.htmlPatch
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1025502
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2011-0008.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-1789?
CVE-2011-1789 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The self-extracting installer in the vSphere Client Installer package in VMware vCenter 4.0 before Update 3 and 4.1 before Update 1, VMware ESXi 4.x before 4.1 Update 1, and VMware ESX 4.x before 4.1 ...
How severe is CVE-2011-1789?
CVE-2011-1789 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-1789?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Esx, Vmware Esxi, Vmware Vcenter.