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CVE-2013-3657: VMware ESXi/ESX remote code execution or crash

CVE-2013-3657 · published 13 years ago

Summary

Versions of VMware ESXi (4.0 through 5.0) and ESX (4.0 and 4.1) contain a memory handling error that could let an external attacker run their own programs on the server or cause it to stop working. This risk affects any system still running those older releases. Apply the latest VMware security patches or upgrade to a supported version as soon as possible.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software

Vendor	Product	Affected versions
vmware	esxi	5.0 4.1 4.0 `cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esxi:5.0:::::::*`
vmware	esx	4.0 4.1 `cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esx:4.0:::::::*`

Original advisory text

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.

References

Fix within

Internet-facing 14 days

Internal 60 days

Not known to be exploited
Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)

Severity

7.5 High

Exploitation

3% chance of attack within 30 days

Type

CWE-119Buffer Overflow

Timeline

Published10 Sep 2013

Updated31 Oct 2026

First seen29 Sep 2026

Sources

CVE-2013-3657 · NVD

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