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CVE-2008-2101

2.1 · LOW

The VMware Consolidated Backup (VCB) command-line utilities in VMware ESX 3.0.1 through 3.0.3 and ESX 3.5 place a password on the command line, which allows local users to obtain sensitive informat…

Published Sep 3, 2008vmwareCWE-200EPSS 0.38%

Overview

CVE-2008-2101 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting vmware esx. It was published on September 3, 2008 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

The VMware Consolidated Backup (VCB) command-line utilities in VMware ESX 3.0.1 through 3.0.3 and ESX 3.5 place a password on the command line, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the process.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from vmware. Update esx 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

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References

Reflists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2008-August/064118.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/31713Refsecurity.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201209-25.xmlRefsecurityreason.com/securityalert/4202Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1020794Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/495869/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/30937Refwww.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2008-0014.htmlRefwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2466Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44797

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2101?

CVE-2008-2101 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting vmware esx. It was published on September 3, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2008-2101?

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-2008-2101?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from vmware. Update esx 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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-2101?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-2101 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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