VDB-28082 · CVE-2005-4773 · OSVDB 21584

VMware ESX Server 2.x Service Console denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in VMware ESX Server 2.x. Affected is an unknown function of the component Service Console. Such manipulation leads to denial of service. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2005-4773. Moreover, an exploit is present.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in VMware ESX Server 2.x (Virtualization Software). Affected by this issue is an unknown code block of the component Service Console. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

The configuration of VMware ESX Server 2.x, 2.0.x, 2.1.x, and 2.5.x allows local users to cause a denial of service (shutdown) via the (1) halt, (2) poweroff, and (3) reboot scripts executed at the service console.

The weakness was disclosed 12/09/2005 (Website). The advisory is available at osvdb.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2005-4773 since 04/13/2006. The exploitation is known to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available.

After even before and not, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

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 vulnerability database at OSVDB (21584†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.9

VulDB Base Score: 6.2
VulDB Temp Score: 5.9
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

12/09/2005 🔍
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12/09/2005 +0 days 🔍
12/31/2005 +21 days 🔍
04/13/2006 +103 days 🔍
03/12/2015 +3255 days 🔍
08/02/2017 +874 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: vmware.com

Advisory: osvdb.org⛔
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2005-4773 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-4773
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-28082
OSVDB: 21584 - VMware ESX Server Multiple Command Unprivileged Local DoS

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 11:11
Updated: 08/02/2017 11:44
Changes: 03/12/2015 11:11 (51), 08/02/2017 11:44 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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