Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2010-2928 affects VMware vCenter Server 4.1 before Update 1. The Tomcat Management Application stored log-on credentials in a configuration file, allowing a local user to obtain higher privileges. The issue is serious for any still-running legacy vCenter instance, but the source bundle does not show remote exploitation or active exploitation. Exposure is limited to VMware vCenter Server 4.1 systems before Update 1. Organizations on newer vCenter versions are unlikely to be affected by this specific CVE. The provided affected-product metadata is incomplete, so validate directly against VMware inventory and advisory records. Treat this as a legacy-platform remediation item. It is not presented as internet-exploitable or actively exploited, but credential exposure on vCenter can undermine virtualization administration. Prioritize if any vCenter 4.1 pre-Update 1 systems remain. Mitigation focus: Identify any VMware vCenter Server 4.1 deployments.; Upgrade affected vCenter Server 4.1 systems to Update 1 or a supported later release.; Restrict local access to vCenter Server hosts to trusted administrators..
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