VMware vCenter Server Appliance (vCSA) 5.5 before Update 2, 5.1 before Update 3, and 5.0 before Update 3c does not properly validate certificates when connecting to a CIM Server on an ESXi host, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof CIM servers via a crafted certificate.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 3.7
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vmsa 2014 0012 | — | Upgrade VMware ESXi 5.0 to build number 2210222Upgrade VMware ESXi 5.1 to build number 2323236Upgrade VMware ESXi 5.5 to build number 2068190 | Nov 2, 2016 | Dec 8, 2014 |
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