CVE-2002-0814 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in the VMware Authorization Service of VMware GSX Server 2.0.0 build-2050. This flaw allows remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying an overly long GLOBAL argument. With a CVSS score of 7.5, it is considered highly severe due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on the CISA KEV catalog, an exploit for this vulnerability is publicly available on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.0.0_build_2050CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:vmware:gsx_server:2.0.0_build_2050:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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