CVE-2011-1789

Name: CVE-2011-1789
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2011-05-09T22:55:03.21+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.90%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-1789 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The self-extracting installer in the vSphere Client Installer package in VMware vCenter 4.0 before Update 3 and 4.1 before Update 1, VMware ESXi 4.x before 4.1 Update 1, and VMware ESX 4.x before 4.1 Update 1 does not have a digital signature, which might make it easier for remote attackers to spoof the software distribution via a Trojan horse installer.. EPSS estimates a 1.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The self-extracting installer in the vSphere Client Installer package in VMware vCenter 4.0 before Update 3 and 4.1 before Update 1, VMware ESXi 4.x before 4.1 Update 1, and VMware ESX 4.x before 4.1 Update 1 does not have a digital signature, which might make it easier for remote attackers to spoof the software distribution via a Trojan horse installer.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.90%

77.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-310

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Esx	4.0
Vmware	Esx	4.1
Vmware	Esxi	4.0
Vmware	Esxi	4.1
Vmware	Vcenter	4.0
Vmware	Vcenter	4.1

References

http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2011/000137.htmlPatch
http://securitytracker.com/id?1025502
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2011-0008.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2011/000137.htmlPatch
http://securitytracker.com/id?1025502
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2011-0008.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 9, 2011
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-1789?

How severe is CVE-2011-1789?

Severity scoring for CVE-2011-1789 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-1789?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2011-1789?

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Source: NVD / NIST