VMware ESX Server log file plaintext passwords

vmware-password-information-disclosure (28112) The risk level is classified as MediumMedium Risk

Description:

VMware ESX Server stores user passwords in plaintext in the Web server log files, which are world-readable, when a user changes their password using the Web management interface. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain user passwords.

Platforms Affected:

  • VMware, ESX Server 2.0.2
  • VMware, ESX Server 2.1.3
  • VMware, ESX Server 2.5.3
  • VMware, ESX Server 2.5.3 Patch1

Remedy:

Upgrade to the latest version of VMware ESX Server as listed in VMware Security Advisory VMSA-2006-0004. See References.

Consequences:

Obtain Information

References:

Reported:

Jul 31, 2006

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