VMware vCenter 1.6.2/2.0.0 Chargeback Manager input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in VMware vCenter 1.6.2/2.0.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Chargeback Manager. Performing a manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2012-1472. No exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in VMware vCenter 1.6.2/2.0.0 (Server Management Software). This affects some unknown functionality of the component Chargeback Manager. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

VMware vCenter Chargeback Manager (aka CBM) before 2.0.1 does not properly handle XML API requests, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors.

The weakness was disclosed 03/08/2012 by Joshua with VMware as confirmed advisory (vmware.com). The advisory is shared at vmware.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2012-1472 since 02/29/2012. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading to version 2.0.1 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at downloads.vmware.com. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (73864), SecurityFocus (BID 52376†), OSVDB (79980†), Secunia (SA48296†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1026778†). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: vCenter 2.0.1

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02/29/2012 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: vmware.com

Advisory: vmware.com
Researcher: Joshua
Organization: VMware
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-1472 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-1472
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-4797
X-Force: 73864
SecurityFocus: 52376 - VMware vCenter Chargeback Manager Information Disclosure and Denial of Service Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 48296 - VMware vCenter Chargeback Manager XML API Handling Vulnerability, Less Critical
OSVDB: 79980
SecurityTracker: 1026778 - VMware vCenter Chargeback Manager Lets Remote Users Deny Service and Download Files
Vulnerability Center: 34671 - VMware vCenter Chargeback Manager Before 2.0.1 Remote Information Disclosure via XML API Requests, High

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2012 10:07
Updated: 04/10/2017 11:56
Changes: 03/12/2012 10:07 (65), 04/10/2017 11:56 (10)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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