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CVE-2010-2928

2.1 · LOW

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…

Published Feb 16, 2011vmwareCWE-255EPSS 0.36%

Overview

CVE-2010-2928 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting vmware vcenter_server. It was published on February 16, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

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

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from vmware. Update vcenter_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refosvdb.org/70859Refsecunia.com/advisories/43307Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/8079Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/516397/100/0/threadedRefwww.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2011-0003.htmlRefwww.vmware.com/support/vsphere4/doc/vsp_vc41_u1_rel_notes.htmlRefosvdb.org/70859Refsecunia.com/advisories/43307Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/8079Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/516397/100/0/threaded

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2928?

CVE-2010-2928 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting vmware vcenter_server. It was published on February 16, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2010-2928?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2010-2928?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from vmware. Update vcenter_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2010-2928?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2010-2928 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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