Unscored severity · published Apr 6, 2009
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…
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CVSS
0.3%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
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.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.3% · higher than 27% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
ES
ESXi · VMware
3.5 · source: NVD
VE
Vmware Esx · Vmware
3.5 · source: NVD
VV
Vmware Virtualcenter · Vmware
1.1; 1.2; 1.3; 1.3.1; 1.4; 1.4.1 · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-0518
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2009-0518
Patch
http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2009/000054.html
seclists.org
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2009/Apr/0036.html
secunia.com
http://secunia.com/advisories/34585
www.securityfocus.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34373
www.vmware.com
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2009-0005.html
www.vupen.com
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0944
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