Vulnerability Description
hostd-vmdb in VMware ESXi 4.0 through 5.0 and ESX 4.0 through 4.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (hostd-vmdb service outage) by modifying management traffic.
CVSS Score
7.1
HIGH
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Esx | 4.0 |
| Vmware | Esxi | 4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/98719
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/63216
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029206
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2013-0012.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/88135
- http://osvdb.org/98719
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/63216
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029206
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2013-0012.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/88135
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-5970?
CVE-2013-5970 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). hostd-vmdb in VMware ESXi 4.0 through 5.0 and ESX 4.0 through 4.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (hostd-vmdb service outage) by modifying management traffic.
How severe is CVE-2013-5970?
CVE-2013-5970 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-5970?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Esx, Vmware Esxi.