CVE-2005-4773

N/A Unknown
Published: December 31, 2005 Modified: April 16, 2026
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Description

The configuration of VMware ESX Server 2.x, 2.0.x, 2.1.x, and 2.5.x allows local users to cause a denial of service (shutdown) via the (1) halt, (2) poweroff, and (3) reboot scripts executed at the service console.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/21584
Source: cve@mitre.org
Patch
http://www.vmware.com/support/kb/enduser/std_adp.php?p_sid=dsxk%2ABWh&p_lva=&p_faqid=1817
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.osvdb.org/21584
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch
http://www.vmware.com/support/kb/enduser/std_adp.php?p_sid=dsxk%2ABWh&p_lva=&p_faqid=1817
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.0%
15th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

vmware