CVE-2021-22009: High severity vmware vcenter server and cloud foundation vulnerability
The vCenter Server contains multiple denial-of-service vulnerabilities in VAPI (vCenter API) service. A malicious actor with network access to port 443 on vCenter Server may exploit these issues to create a denial of service condition due to excessive memory consumption by VAPI service.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-22009.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-22009?
The severity of CVE-2021-22009 is high with a score of 7.5.
How can a malicious actor exploit CVE-2021-22009?
A malicious actor with network access to port 443 on vCenter Server can exploit CVE-2021-22009 to create a denial of service condition due to excessive memory consumption by the VAPI service.
Which software products are affected by CVE-2021-22009?
VMware Cloud Foundation (versions 3.0 to 5.0), VMware vCenter Server 6.7, and VMware vCenter Server 7.0 are affected by CVE-2021-22009.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-22009?
Yes, VMware has released a security advisory (VMSA-2021-0020) that provides the necessary patches and updates to fix CVE-2021-22009.