VMware ESX Server Multiple Vulnerabilities

by Carol~ Moderator - 3/30/12 7:38 AM

In Reply to: VULNERABILITIES / FIXES - March 30, 2012 by Carol~ Moderator

Release Date : 2012-03-30

Criticality level : Highly critical
Impact : DoS
System access
Where : From remote
Solution Status : Partial Fix

Operating System: VMware ESX Server 4.x

Description:
VMware has acknowledged multiple vulnerabilities in VMware ESX Server, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service) and compromise a vulnerable system.

The vulnerabilities are reported in versions 4.1 and 4.0.

Solution:
Apply patches if available.

Original Advisory:
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2012-0006.html

http://secunia.com/advisories/48612/