Vulnerability Description
VMware ESXi 4.0 through 5.1, and ESX 4.0 and 4.1, does not properly implement the Network File Copy (NFC) protocol, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to cause a denial of service (unhandled exception and application crash) by modifying the client-server data stream.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Esx | 4.0 |
| Vmware | Esxi | 4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2013-0011.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2013-0011.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-1661?
CVE-2013-1661 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). VMware ESXi 4.0 through 5.1, and ESX 4.0 and 4.1, does not properly implement the Network File Copy (NFC) protocol, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to cause a denial of service (unhandled exc...
How severe is CVE-2013-1661?
CVE-2013-1661 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-1661?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Esx, Vmware Esxi.