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VMware ESX / ESXi Server Multiple Vulnerabilities

Last Update Date: 14 Oct 2011 11:53 Release Date: 14 Oct 2011 5701 Views

RISK: High Risk

TYPE: Operating Systems - VM Ware

TYPE: VM Ware

Multiple vulnerabilities have been identified in VMware ESX and ESXi Server, which can be exploited by malicious people to  disclose sensitive information, gain escalated privileges, conduct spoofing attacks, bypass certain security features, cause a Denial of Service and compromise a vulnerable system.

  1. Multiple vulnerabilities exist in the Service Console kernel.
  2. Multiple vulnerabilities exist in Kerberos (krb5-libs and krb5-workstation).
  3. Multiple vulnerabilities exist in the GNU C Library.
  4. Some errors in the mptsas, mpt2sas, and mptspi drivers can be exploited to corrupt memory.