CVE-2013-3657 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a buffer overflow in VMware ESXi and ESX hypervisors.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2013-3657?
CVE-2013-3657 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Vmware Esx, published on 10 Sep 2013. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in VMware ESXi 4.0 through 5.0, and ESX 4.0 and 4.1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-3657?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Vmware Esx, Vmware Esxi.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3657?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-3657 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2013-3657 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-3657 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Vmware Esx
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6qxr-g4xr-72jp.