VMware vSphere Client Version Detection

info Nessus Network Monitor Plugin ID 9592

Synopsis

The remote host is connecting to a vSphere server.

Description

The remote host was observed interacting with an ESX/ESXi server using the VMware vSphere client. While connecting, the installed vSphere Client version was observed.

Solution

Ensure that the installation runs the latest version of vSphere Client and the most up-to-date security patches.

See Also

https://www.vmware.com/products/vsphere.html

https://www.vmware.com/security/hardening-guides.html

Plugin Details

Severity: Info

ID: 9592

Family: Generic

Published: 9/30/2016

Updated: 9/30/2016

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:vmware:vsphere_client