Vulnerability Details : CVE-2009-0518
VI Client in VMware VirtualCenter before 2.5 Update 4, VMware ESXi 3.5 before Update 4, and VMware ESX 3.5 before Update 4 retains the VirtualCenter Server password in process memory, which might allow local users to obtain this password.
Vulnerability category: Information leak
Products affected by CVE-2009-0518
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vmware_esxi:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vmware_esx:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vmware_virtualcenter:1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vmware_virtualcenter:1.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vmware_virtualcenter:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vmware_virtualcenter:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vmware_virtualcenter:1.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vmware_virtualcenter:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2009-0518
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 6 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2009-0518
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.1
|
LOW | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
3.9
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2.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2009-0518
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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-2009-0518
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2009/Apr/0036.html
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https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6376
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http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2009-0005.html
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http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2009/000054.html
Patch;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34373
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0944
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