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CVE-2014-1209

9.3 · HIGH

VMware vSphere Client 4.0, 4.1, 5.0 before Update 3, and 5.1 before Update 2 does not properly validate updates to Client files, which allows remote attackers to trigger the downloading and executi…

Published Apr 11, 2014vmwareCWE-20EPSS 3.76%

Overview

CVE-2014-1209 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting vmware vsphere_client. It was published on April 11, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

VMware vSphere Client 4.0, 4.1, 5.0 before Update 3, and 5.1 before Update 2 does not properly validate updates to Client files, which allows remote attackers to trigger the downloading and execution of an arbitrary program via unspecified vectors.

Remediation

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

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References

Refwww.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2014-0003.htmlRefwww.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2014-0003.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-1209?

CVE-2014-1209 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting vmware vsphere_client. It was published on April 11, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-1209?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-1209?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from vmware. Update vsphere_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-2014-1209?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2014-1209 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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