Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in VMware vCenter Server Appliance
CVE-2013-3079

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor
Vmware
Status
Vcenter Server Appliance
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 May 2013

Summary

A vulnerability exists in VMware vCenter Server Appliance (vCSA) 5.1 prior to Update 1, which allows authenticated remote users to execute arbitrary programs with root privileges. This can be exploited through the Virtual Appliance Management Interface (VAMI), potentially compromising the entire system's security and integrity.

References

http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2013-0006....
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Timeline

  • Vulnerability Reserved

  • Vulnerability published

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