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VMware ESX 4.1 Patch ESX410-201211405-SG: Updates nss and nspr libraries (2036268)

Details

Product Version
ESX 4.1
Patch Classification
 Security
See KB 2014447 if using Update Manager 5.0
Build Information
For build information, see KB 2036254.
Host Reboot Required
Yes
Virtual Machine Migration or Shutdown Required
Yes
PRs Fixed
893187
Affected Hardware
N/A
Affected Software
N/A
VIBs Included
  • nspr
  • nss
    • Related CVE numbers
    CVE-2012-0441

    Solution

    Summaries and Symptoms

    This patch updates the ESX service console Netscape Portable Runtime (NSPR) and Network Security Services (NSS) RPMs to versions nspr-4.9.1.4.el5_8 and nss-3.13.5.4.9834, respectively, to resolve multiple security issues.

    The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project (cve.mitre.org) has assigned the name CVE-2012-0441 to this issue. This patch also resolves a certificate trust issue caused by a fraudulent DigiNotar root certificate.

     

    Deployment Considerations

    None beyond the required patch bundles and reboot information listed in the table above.

    Patch Download and Installation

    See the VMware vCenter Update Manager Administration Guide for instructions on using Update Manager to download and install patches to automatically update ESX 4.1 hosts.

    To update ESX 4.1 hosts when not using Update Manager, download the patch ZIP file from http://support.vmware.com/selfsupport/download/ and install the bulletin using esxupdate from the command line of the host. For more information, see the ESX 4.1 Patch Management Guide.

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