HTTP: Vmware Vsphere Host Daemon Denial Of Service
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Vmware Vsphere host daemon. A successful attack can result in a denial-of-service condition.
Extended Description
The vSphere API in VMware ESXi 4.1 and ESX 4.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (host daemon crash) via an invalid value in a (1) RetrieveProp or (2) RetrievePropEx SOAP request.
Affected Products
Vmware esxi
Short Name
HTTP:VMWARE-VSPHERE-DOS
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2012-5703 Daemon Denial Host Of Service Vmware Vsphere bid:56571
Release Date
05/30/2013
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-12.3
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-19.4
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3336
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Vmware
CVSS Score
5.0