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VMware ESX Multiple Vulnerabilities (VMSA-2010-0007) (remote check)
critical Nessus Plugin ID 89739
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Synopsis
The remote VMware ESX host is missing a security-related patch.Description
The remote VMware ESX host is missing a security-related patch. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities :- A format string flaw exists in the VMware Remote Console that allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
(CVE-2009-3732)
- A flaw exists in VMware Tools due to improper access to libraries. A remote attacker can exploit this to execute arbitrary code by convincing a Windows guest OS user into clicking on a file that is stored on a network share. (CVE-2010-1141)
- A flaw exists in VMware Tools due to improper loading of VMware programs. An attacker with access to a Windows guest OS can escalate privileges by placing a Trojan horse program at an unspecified location on the guest OS disk. (CVE-2010-1142)
Solution
Apply the appropriate patch according to the vendor advisory that pertains to ESX version 3.5 / 4.0.See Also
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2010-0007
http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2010/000091.html
Plugin Details
Severity: Critical
ID: 89739
File Name: vmware_VMSA-2010-0007_remote.nasl
Version: 1.4
Type: remote
Family: VMware ESX Local Security Checks
Published: 3/8/2016
Updated: 1/6/2021
Supported Sensors: Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 6.7
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: Critical
Base Score: 10
Temporal Score: 7.8
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/o:vmware:esx
Required KB Items: Host/VMware/release, Host/VMware/version
Exploit Available: true
Exploit Ease: Exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 4/9/2010
Vulnerability Publication Date: 4/9/2010