Vulnerability Details : CVE-2008-3514
VMware VirtualCenter 2.5 before Update 2 and 2.0.2 before Update 5 relies on client-side "enabled/disabled functionality" for access control, which allows remote attackers to determine valid user names by enabling functionality in the GUI and then making an "attempt to assign permissions to other system users."
Vulnerability category: Information leak
Products affected by CVE-2008-3514
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:virtualcenter:*:update_4:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:virtualcenter:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:virtualcenter:2.0.2:update_2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:virtualcenter:2.0.2:update_3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:virtualcenter:2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:virtualcenter:2.5:update_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2008-3514
0.79%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 81 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2008-3514
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.0
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
10.0
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2.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2008-3514
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The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2008-3514
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http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2008-0012.html
Patch;Vendor Advisory
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44425
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http://www.insomniasec.com/advisories/ISVA-080812.1.htm
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http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4150
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30664
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2363
Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020693
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/495386/100/0/threaded
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http://www.vmware.com/support/vi3/doc/releasenotes_vc202u5.html
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