VMware ESX Server 2.0.x information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in VMware ESX Server 2.0.x. It has been classified as problematic. Impacted is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in information disclosure. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2005-3620. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in VMware ESX Server 2.0.x (Virtualization Software). It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

The management interface for VMware ESX Server 2.0.x before 2.0.2 patch 1, 2.1.x before 2.1.3 patch 1, and 2.x before 2.5.3 patch 2 records passwords in cleartext in URLs that are stored in world-readable web server log files, which allows local users to gain privileges.

The bug was discovered 07/31/2006. The weakness was shared 12/31/2005 by Martin O'Neal (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2005-3620 since 11/16/2005. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1592 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $5k-$25k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (28112), SecurityFocus (BID 19249†), OSVDB (27696†), Secunia (SA21230†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-14558†). The entries VDB-2416, VDB-2417, VDB-2418 and VDB-31563 are related to this item. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.7

VulDB Base Score: 4.0
VulDB Temp Score: 3.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

11/16/2005 🔍
12/31/2005 +45 days 🔍
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07/31/2006 +212 days 🔍
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08/01/2006 +1 days 🔍
03/08/2007 +219 days 🔍
03/12/2015 +2926 days 🔍
01/24/2025 +3605 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: vmware.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Martin O'Neal
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2005-3620 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-3620
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-27879
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X-Force: 28112
SecurityFocus: 19249 - VMware ESX Multiple Information Disclosure Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 21230 - VMware ESX Server Multiple Vulnerabilities, Less Critical
OSVDB: 27696 - VMware ESX Server log file plaintext passwords
Vulnerability Center: 14558 - VMware ESX Server Management Interface Stores Cleartext Password in Log Files, Low
Vupen: ADV-2006-3075

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20060413
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 11:11
Updated: 01/24/2025 00:22
Changes: 03/12/2015 11:11 (66), 07/16/2019 11:14 (4), 01/24/2025 00:22 (21)
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Cache ID: 216:999:103

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