Vulnerability Description
The vCenter Server contains a denial-of-service vulnerability in VPXD service. A malicious actor with network access to port 443 on vCenter Server may exploit this issue to create a denial of service condition due to excessive memory consumption by VPXD service.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Cloud Foundation | >= 3.0, < 5.0 |
| Vmware | Vcenter Server | 6.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0020.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0020.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-22010?
CVE-2021-22010 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The vCenter Server contains a denial-of-service vulnerability in VPXD service. A malicious actor with network access to port 443 on vCenter Server may exploit this issue to create a denial of service ...
How severe is CVE-2021-22010?
CVE-2021-22010 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-22010?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Cloud Foundation, Vmware Vcenter Server.