CVE-2013-3658 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can delete arbitrary host OS files in VMware ESXi and ESX via directory traversal, requiring immediate patching.
- 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-2013-3658?
CVE-2013-3658 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in Vmware Esx, published on 10 Sep 2013. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in VMware ESXi 4.0 through 5.0, and ESX 4.0 and 4.1, allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary host OS files via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-3658?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Vmware Esx, Vmware Esxi.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3658?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-3658 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2013-3658 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-3658 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Vmware Esx
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h6qj-c3g4-6fj7.