Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:VMWARE-VSPHERE-DOS |
|---|---|
Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Vmware Vsphere Host Daemon Denial Of Service |
Release Date |
2013/05/29 |
Update Number |
2268 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
HTTP: Vmware Vsphere Host Daemon Denial Of Service
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Vmware Vsphere host daemon. A successful attack can result in a denial-of-service condition.
Extended Description
The vSphere API in VMware ESXi 4.1 and ESX 4.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (host daemon crash) via an invalid value in a (1) RetrieveProp or (2) RetrievePropEx SOAP request.
Affected Products
- vmware esx 4.1
- vmware esxi 4.1
References
- BugTraq: 56571
- CVE: CVE-2012-5703