SB2011021602 - Credentials management in VMware, vCenter Server
Published: February 16, 2011 Updated: August 11, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2011021602
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Credentials management (CVE-ID: CVE-2010-2928)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vCenter Tomcat Management Application in VMware vCenter Server 4.1 before Update 1 stores log-on credentials in a configuration file, which allows local users to gain privileges by reading this file.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.