# CVE-2008-2101: The VMware Consolidated Backup (VCB) command-line utilities in VMware ESX 3.0.1 through 3.0.3 and ESX 3.5 place a password on the command li

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2008-09-03 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The VMware Consolidated Backup (VCB) command-line utilities in VMware ESX 3.0.1 through 3.0.3 and ESX 3.5 place a password on the command line, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the process.

## What to do

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## References

- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201209-25.xml
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2008-0014.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44797
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31713
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30937
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/495869/100/0/threaded
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2008-August/064118.html
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020794
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4202
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2466

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