QID 216300

Date Published: 2022-10-18

QID 216300: VMware vCenter Server 6.5 Update 6.5 U3u (VMSA-2022-0025)

VMware vCenter Server is a server management solution that helps IT admins manage virtualized hosts and virtual machines in enterprise environments via a single console.

Affected Versions:
VMware vCenter Server Virtual Appliance 6.5 prior to build 20510539

QID Detection Logic (Unauthenticated):
This QID checks for vulnerable versions of VMware vCenter Server with build version using web service present on the target.

A malicious actor with privileges within the VMX process only, may create a denial of service condition on the host.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 9.1 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 6.8 severity.
  • Solution
    VMware has released patch for VMware vCenter Server 6.5,

    Refer to VMware advisory VMSA-2022-0025 for more information.

    CVEs related to QID 216300

    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    VMSA-2022-0025 URL Logo www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0025.html