Description
The management interface for VMware ESX Server 2.0.x before 2.0.2 patch 1, 2.1.x before 2.1.3 patch 1, and 2.x before 2.5.3 patch 2 records passwords in cleartext in URLs that are stored in world-readable web server log files, which allows local users to gain privileges.
References
- http://www.corsaire.com/advisories/c051114-003.txt
- vmware-password-information-disclosure(28112) vdb-entry
- 19249 vdb-entry
- http://kb.vmware.com/kb/2118366
- 20060801 VMSA-2006-0004 Cross site scripting vulnerability and other fixes mailing-list
- 20060731 Corsaire Security Advisory - VMware ESX Server Password Disclosure in Log issue mailing-list
- ADV-2006-3075 vdb-entry
- 21230 third-party-advisory
- VU#822476 third-party-advisory