Vulnerability identifier: #VU42457

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2013-5971

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
vCenter Server
Server applications / Virtualization software

Vendor: VMware, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.

Session fixation vulnerability in the vSphere Web Client Server in VMware vCenter Server 5.0 before Update 3 allows remote attackers to hijack web sessions and gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

vCenter Server: 4.0.0.10021 - 5.0

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External links
http://osvdb.org/98718
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/63218
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2013-0012.html
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/88134

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.