VMware ESX/GSX Server detection

info Nessus Plugin ID 20301

Synopsis

The remote host appears to be running VMware Server, ESX Server, or GSX Server.

Description

According to its banner, the remote host appears to be running a VMware server authentication daemon, which likely indicates the remote host is running VMware Server, ESX Server, or GSX Server.

See Also

https://www.vmware.com/

Plugin Details

Severity: Info

ID: 20301

File Name: vmware_server_detect.nasl

Version: 1.20

Type: remote

Published: 12/14/2005

Updated: 10/12/2022

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Asset Inventory: true

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:vmware:vmware_server, cpe:/a:vmware:esx_server, cpe:/a:vmware:gsx_server