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ESXi 6.0 U1 < Build 5251621 / 6.0 U2 < Build 5251623 / 6.0 U3 < Build 5224934 Multiple Vulnerabilities (VMSA-2017-0006) (remote check)
high Nessus Plugin ID 99130
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Synopsis
The remote VMware ESXi 6.0 host is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.Description
The version of the remote VMware ESXi 6.0 host is 6.0 U1 prior to build 5251621, 6.0 U2 prior to build 5251623, or 6.0 U3 prior to build 5224934. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities :- A stack memory initialization flaw exists that allows an attacker on the guest to execute arbitrary code on the host. (CVE-2017-4903)
- An unspecified flaw exists in memory initialization that allows an attacker on the guest to execute arbitrary code on the host. (CVE-2017-4904)
- An unspecified flaw exists in memory initialization that allows the disclosure of sensitive information.
(CVE-2017-4905)
Solution
Apply patch ESXi600-201703401-SG, ESXi600-201703002, or ESXi600-201703003 according to the vendor advisory.See Also
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0006.html
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 99130
File Name: vmware_esxi_6_0_build_5251621_remote.nasl
Version: 1.8
Type: remote
Family: Misc.
Published: 3/31/2017
Updated: 11/13/2019
Supported Sensors: Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 6.5
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 7.2
Temporal Score: 5.3
Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2017-4904
CVSS v3
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 8.8
Temporal Score: 7.7
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/o:vmware:esxi:6.0
Required KB Items: Host/VMware/release, Host/VMware/version
Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 3/28/2017
Vulnerability Publication Date: 3/17/2017
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2017-4903, CVE-2017-4904, CVE-2017-4905
VMSA: 2017-0006