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HIGH · 7.6

CVE-2013-1659

VMware vCenter Server 4.0 before Update 4b, 5.0 before Update 2, and 5.1 before 5.1.0b; VMware ESXi 3.5 through 5.1; and VMware ESX 3.5 through 4.1 do not properly implement the Network File Copy (NFC...

Vulnerability Description

VMware vCenter Server 4.0 before Update 4b, 5.0 before Update 2, and 5.1 before 5.1.0b; VMware ESXi 3.5 through 5.1; and VMware ESX 3.5 through 4.1 do not properly implement the Network File Copy (NFC) protocol, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) by modifying the client-server data stream.

CVSS Score

7.6

HIGH

AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Confidentiality
COMPLETE
Integrity
COMPLETE
Availability
COMPLETE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
VmwareVcenter Server4.0
VmwareVcenter Server Appliance5.1
VmwareEsxi3.5

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2013-1659?

CVE-2013-1659 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.6 (HIGH). VMware vCenter Server 4.0 before Update 4b, 5.0 before Update 2, and 5.1 before 5.1.0b; VMware ESXi 3.5 through 5.1; and VMware ESX 3.5 through 4.1 do not properly implement the Network File Copy (NFC...

How severe is CVE-2013-1659?

CVE-2013-1659 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2013-1659?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Vcenter Server, Vmware Vcenter Server Appliance, Vmware Esxi.