VMware ESX/ESXi up to 4.0/5.0 NFC Protocol memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in VMware ESX and ESXi up to 4.0/5.0. Affected is an unknown function of the component NFC Protocol Handler. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2013-1659. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in VMware ESX and ESXi up to 4.0/5.0 (Virtualization Software). It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown code of the component NFC Protocol Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

VMware vCenter Server 4.0 before Update 4b, 5.0 before Update 2, and 5.1 before 5.1.0b; VMware ESXi 3.5 through 5.1; and VMware ESX 3.5 through 4.1 do not properly implement the Network File Copy (NFC) protocol, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) by modifying the client-server data stream.

The weakness was shared 02/21/2013 by Alex Chapman with Context Information Security as VMSA-2013-0003 as confirmed advisory (vmware.com). The advisory is shared at vmware.com. The vendor cooperated in the coordination of the public release. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2013-1659 since 02/12/2013. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a private exploit is available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 65223 (VMware vCenter Server NFC Protocol Code Execution (VMSA-2013-0003)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Misc.. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 216080 (VMware ESXi 3.5 Patch Release ESXe350-201302401-I-SG Missing (KB2042543)).

Upgrading to version 4.1 or 5.1 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be patching the affected component. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (82270), Tenable (65223), SecurityFocus (BID 58115†), OSVDB (90554†) and Secunia (SA52332†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Access: Private
Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 65223
Nessus Name: VMware vCenter Server NFC Protocol Code Execution (VMSA-2013-0003)
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OpenVAS ID: 103874
OpenVAS Name: VMware Security Updates for vCenter Server (VMSA-2013-0003)
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Upgrade: ESX/ESXi 4.1/5.1

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: vmware.com

Advisory: VMSA-2013-0003
Researcher: Alex Chapman
Organization: Context Information Security
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2013-1659 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-1659
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-7809

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X-Force: 82270
SecurityFocus: 58115 - Multiple VMware Products CVE-2013-1659 Memory Corruption Vulnerability
Secunia: 52332 - VMware Products Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 90554
SecurityTracker: 1028199 - VMware ESX/ESXi NFC Protocol Implementation Flaw Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
Vulnerability Center: 38715 - VMware vCenter Server and ESX\\ESXi Improper NFC Protocol Implementation Allows Remote Code Execution, High

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

Entryinfo

Created: 02/26/2013 13:37
Updated: 05/05/2021 14:30
Changes: 02/26/2013 13:37 (89), 04/25/2017 11:48 (5), 05/05/2021 14:30 (2)
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