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CVE-2007-5024

2.1 · LOW

EMC VMware Server before 1.0.4 Build 56528 writes passwords in cleartext to unspecified log files, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading these files, a different vulne…

Published Sep 21, 2007emcCWE-310EPSS 0.35%

Overview

CVE-2007-5024 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting emc vmware_server. It was published on September 21, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

EMC VMware Server before 1.0.4 Build 56528 writes passwords in cleartext to unspecified log files, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading these files, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-3620.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from emc. Update vmware_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
emcvmware_server0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5024?

CVE-2007-5024 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting emc vmware_server. It was published on September 21, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2007-5024?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-5024?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from emc. Update vmware_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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