CVE-2021-22019: High severity vmware vcenter server and cloud foundation vulnerability
The vCenter Server contains a denial-of-service vulnerability in VAPI (vCenter API) service. A malicious actor with network access to port 5480 on vCenter Server may exploit this issue by sending a specially crafted jsonrpc message to create a denial of service condition.
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What is CVE-2021-22019?
CVE-2021-22019 is a denial-of-service vulnerability in the vCenter API service of the vCenter Server.
How can a malicious actor exploit CVE-2021-22019?
A malicious actor can exploit CVE-2021-22019 by sending a specially crafted jsonrpc message to the vCenter API service of the vCenter Server.
What is the affected software by CVE-2021-22019?
The affected software by CVE-2021-22019 includes VMware Cloud Foundation versions 3.0 through 3.10.2.2, and VMware vCenter Server versions 6.5, 6.7, and 7.0.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-22019?
CVE-2021-22019 has a severity rating of 7.5 (High).
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-22019?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-22019 on the VMware security advisory page: https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0020.html