VMware ESX Multiple Vulnerabilities (VMSA-2010-0007) (remote check)

critical Nessus Plugin ID 89739

Synopsis

The remote VMware ESX host is missing a security-related patch.

Description

The remote VMware ESX host is missing a security-related patch. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities :

- A format string flaw exists in the VMware Remote Console that allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
(CVE-2009-3732)

- A flaw exists in VMware Tools due to improper access to libraries. A remote attacker can exploit this to execute arbitrary code by convincing a Windows guest OS user into clicking on a file that is stored on a network share. (CVE-2010-1141)

- A flaw exists in VMware Tools due to improper loading of VMware programs. An attacker with access to a Windows guest OS can escalate privileges by placing a Trojan horse program at an unspecified location on the guest OS disk. (CVE-2010-1142)

Solution

Apply the appropriate patch according to the vendor advisory that pertains to ESX version 3.5 / 4.0.

See Also

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2010-0007

http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2010/000091.html

Plugin Details

Severity: Critical

ID: 89739

File Name: vmware_VMSA-2010-0007_remote.nasl

Version: 1.4

Type: remote

Published: 3/8/2016

Updated: 1/6/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 6.7

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Critical

Base Score: 10

Temporal Score: 7.8

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/o:vmware:esx

Required KB Items: Host/VMware/release, Host/VMware/version

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 4/9/2010

Vulnerability Publication Date: 4/9/2010

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2009-3732, CVE-2010-1141, CVE-2010-1142

BID: 39392, 39394, 39396

CWE: 134

VMSA: 2010-0007