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MEDIUM · 5.8

CVE-2014-1210

VMware vSphere Client 5.0 before Update 3 and 5.1 before Update 2 does not properly validate X.509 certificates, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof SSL servers via a crafted certificate...

Vulnerability Description

VMware vSphere Client 5.0 before Update 3 and 5.1 before Update 2 does not properly validate X.509 certificates, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof SSL servers via a crafted certificate.

CVSS Score

5.8

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N
Confidentiality
PARTIAL
Integrity
PARTIAL
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
VmwareVsphere Client5.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-310

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2014-1210?

CVE-2014-1210 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). VMware vSphere Client 5.0 before Update 3 and 5.1 before Update 2 does not properly validate X.509 certificates, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof SSL servers via a crafted certificate...

How severe is CVE-2014-1210?

CVE-2014-1210 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2014-1210?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Vsphere Client.