What is the severity of CVE-2010-4573?

CVE-2010-4573 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized remote access.

How do I fix CVE-2010-4573?

To fix CVE-2010-4573, ensure the sfcb.cfg file is not modified and follow VMware's security updates for ESXi 4.1.

What software is affected by CVE-2010-4573?

CVE-2010-4573 affects VMware ESXi version 4.1.

Can CVE-2010-4573 lead to unauthorized access?

Yes, CVE-2010-4573 allows attackers to gain unauthorized access via arbitrary credentials.

Is CVE-2010-4573 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2010-4573 is exploitable remotely due to its configuration vulnerabilities.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2010-4573

critical

9.3

CWE

287

22/12/2010

10/10/2018

CVE-2010-4573

First published: Wed Dec 22 2010(Updated: )

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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
VMware ESXi	=4.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2010-4573?
CVE-2010-4573 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized remote access.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4573?
To fix CVE-2010-4573, ensure the sfcb.cfg file is not modified and follow VMware's security updates for ESXi 4.1.
What software is affected by CVE-2010-4573?
CVE-2010-4573 affects VMware ESXi version 4.1.
Can CVE-2010-4573 lead to unauthorized access?
Yes, CVE-2010-4573 allows attackers to gain unauthorized access via arbitrary credentials.
Is CVE-2010-4573 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2010-4573 is exploitable remotely due to its configuration vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2010-4573?
CVE-2010-4573 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized remote access.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4573?
To fix CVE-2010-4573, ensure the sfcb.cfg file is not modified and follow VMware's security updates for ESXi 4.1.
What software is affected by CVE-2010-4573?
CVE-2010-4573 affects VMware ESXi version 4.1.
Can CVE-2010-4573 lead to unauthorized access?
Yes, CVE-2010-4573 allows attackers to gain unauthorized access via arbitrary credentials.
Is CVE-2010-4573 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2010-4573 is exploitable remotely due to its configuration vulnerabilities.