Vulnerability Description
The vSphere API in VMware ESXi 4.1 and ESX 4.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (host daemon crash) via an invalid value in a (1) RetrieveProp or (2) RetrievePropEx SOAP request.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Esx | 4.1 |
| Vmware | Esxi | 4.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.coresecurity.com/content/vmware-esx-input-validation-error
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56571
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027782
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2012-0016.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.coresecurity.com/content/vmware-esx-input-validation-error
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56571
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027782
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2012-0016.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-5703?
CVE-2012-5703 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The vSphere API in VMware ESXi 4.1 and ESX 4.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (host daemon crash) via an invalid value in a (1) RetrieveProp or (2) RetrievePropEx SOAP request.
How severe is CVE-2012-5703?
CVE-2012-5703 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-2012-5703?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Esx, Vmware Esxi.