VMware ESX / ESXi openwsman HTTP Basic Authentication Buffer Overflow

  Severity: HIGH
  CVE Identifier: CVE-2008-2234
  Advisory Date: FEB 15, 2011

  DESCRIPTION

 Multiple buffer overflows in Openwsman 1.2.0 and 2.0.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted "Authorization: Basic" HTTP header.

  TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION

Trend Micro Deep Security shields networks through Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) rules. Trend Micro customers using OfficeScan with Intrusion Defense Firewall (IDF) plugin are also protected from attacks using these vulnerabilities. Please refer to the filter number and filter name when applying appropriate DPI and/or IDF rules.

  SOLUTION

  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1002879
  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1002879 - VMware ESX / ESXi openwsman HTTP Basic Authentication Buffer Overflow

  AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION

  • openwsman openwsman 1.2.0
  • openwsman openwsman 2.0.0