# CVE-2010-4573: The Update Installer in VMware ESXi 4.1, when a modified sfcb.cfg is present, does not properly configure the SFCB authentication mode, whic

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2010-12-22 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

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.

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/515420/100/0/threaded
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2010-0020.html
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1024917
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45543
- http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2010/000114.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/3303
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42591
- http://kb.vmware.com/kb/1031761

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