VMware Virtual Machine Detection

info Nessus Plugin ID 20094

Synopsis

The remote host is a VMware virtual machine.

Description

According to the MAC address of its network adapter, the remote host is a VMware virtual machine.

Solution

Since it is physically accessible through the network, ensure that its configuration matches your organization's security policy.

Plugin Details

Severity: Info

ID: 20094

File Name: vmware_detect.nasl

Version: 1.29

Type: combined

Agent: windows, macosx, unix

Family: General

Published: 10/27/2005

Updated: 12/11/2019

Asset Inventory: true

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:vmware:vmware_server

Required KB Items: Host/mac_addrs