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CVE-2008-4278

2.1 · LOW

VMware VirtualCenter 2.5 before Update 3 build 119838 on Windows displays a user's password in cleartext when the password contains unspecified special characters, which allows physically proximate…

Published Oct 6, 2008vmwareCWE-200EPSS 0.37%

Overview

CVE-2008-4278 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting vmware virtual_infrastructure_client. It was published on October 6, 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

VMware VirtualCenter 2.5 before Update 3 build 119838 on Windows displays a user's password in cleartext when the password contains unspecified special characters, which allows physically proximate attackers to steal the password.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from vmware. Update virtual_infrastructure_client 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
vmwarevirtualcenter0Affected

References

Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=122331139823057&w=2Refsecunia.com/advisories/32179Refsecunia.com/advisories/32180Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497041/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/31569Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1020992Refwww.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2008-0016.htmlRefwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2740Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45664Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=122331139823057&w=2

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4278?

CVE-2008-4278 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting vmware virtual_infrastructure_client. It was published on October 6, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2008-4278?

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-2008-4278?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from vmware. Update virtual_infrastructure_client 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-2008-4278?

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