Vulnerability Details : CVE-2010-4573
The Update Installer in VMware ESXi 4.1, when a modified sfcb.cfg is present, does not properly configure the SFCB authentication mode, which allows remote attackers to obtain access via an arbitrary username and password.
Vulnerability category: BypassGain privilege
Threat overview for CVE-2010-4573
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Top open port discovered on systems with this issue
443
IPs affected by CVE-2010-4573 59
Threat actors abusing to this issue?
Yes
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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2010-4573
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 1.89%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 87 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2010-4573
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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9.3
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
8.6
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10.0
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2010-4573
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When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2010-4573
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http://securitytracker.com/id?1024917
VMware ESXi Update Installer SFCB Authentication Lets Remote Users Gain Access - SecurityTracker
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/515420/100/0/threaded
SecurityFocus
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/3303
Webmail | OVH- OVHVendor Advisory
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http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2010-0020.html
VMSA-2010-0020.1Vendor Advisory
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http://kb.vmware.com/kb/1031761
SFCB Authentication Flaw may be introduced by the ESXi 4.1 Update Installer (1031761)
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http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2010/000114.html
[Security-announce] VMSA-2010-0020 VMware ESXi 4.1 Update Installer SFCB Authentication Flaw
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45543
VMware ESXi Update Installer Unauthorized Access Vulnerability
Products affected by CVE-2010-4573
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:esxi:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*