CVE-2015-2342
HighSummary
The JMX RMI service in VMware vCenter Server in versions 5.0 before u3e, 5.1 before u3b, 5.5 before u3, and 6.0 before u1 does not restrict registration of MBeans, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the RMI protocol.
Risk Assessment
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to execute remote code, potentially leading to system takeover and data leakage.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update VMware vCenter Server to the latest version to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.
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Original NVD description (English source)
The JMX RMI service in VMware vCenter Server 5.0 before u3e, 5.1 before u3b, 5.5 before u3, and 6.0 before u1 does not restrict registration of MBeans, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the RMI protocol.