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VMSA-2010-0012 : VMware vCenter Update Manager Fix for Jetty Web Server
medium Nessus Plugin ID 52014
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Synopsis
The remote host has an update manager installed that is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.Description
The version of VMware vCenter Update Manager installed on the remote Windows host is 4.0 earlier than Update 3 or 4.1 earlier than Update 1. The installed version is, therefore, potentially affected by multiple vulnerabilities in the embedded Jetty Web server :- A directory traversal vulnerability allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to obtain files from the remote host. (CVE-2009-1523)
- A cross-site scripting vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the user's browser. (CVE-2009-1524)
Solution
Upgrade to vCenter Update Manager 4.0 Update 3 / 4.1 Update 1 or later.See Also
http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2011/000122.html
Plugin Details
Severity: Medium
ID: 52014
File Name: vmware_VMSA-2010-0012.nasl
Version: 1.14
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows
Published: 2/17/2011
Updated: 1/6/2021
Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 4.6
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: Medium
Base Score: 5
Temporal Score: 4.1
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:vmware:vcenter_update_manager
Required KB Items: SMB/VMware vCenter Update Manager/Version, SMB/VMware vCenter Update Manager/Build, SMB/VMware vCenter Update Manager/Path
Exploit Available: true
Exploit Ease: Exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 7/19/2010
Vulnerability Publication Date: 7/19/2010
Exploitable With
Core Impact
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2009-1523, CVE-2009-1524
BID: 34800