CVE-2021-21985 — VMware vCenter Server Improper Input Validation Vulnerability

Known ransomware use CISA KEV listed Added November 3, 2021 Remediate by November 17, 2021

Description

VMware vSphere Client contains an improper input validation vulnerability in the Virtual SAN Health Check plug-in, which is enabled by default in vCenter Server, which allows for remote code execution.

Required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Notes

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-21985

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