CVE-2010-4573 Auth bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass authentication in VMware ESXi Update Installer if a modified configuration file is present, gaining unauthorized access.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2010-4573?
CVE-2010-4573 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Vmware Esxi, published on 22 Dec 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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.
Weakness: CWE-287
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-4573?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Vmware Esxi.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4573?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-4573 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2010-4573 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-4573 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Vmware Esxi
Sources
Also known as GHSA-76jq-8wqx-96ch.