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VMware ESX/GSX Server detection

info Nessus Plugin ID 20301

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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 (optional)

Asset Inventory: true

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Vulnerability Information

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