VMWare Server Detection

info Nessus Network Monitor Plugin ID 4287

Synopsis

The remote host is running VMWare server, an application that allows users to run multiple operating systems virtually.

Description

The remote host is running VMWare server, an application that allows users to run multiple operating systems virtually. Further, this instance of VMWare is a server application that allows remote administrator access to the VMWare console.

Solution

Only allow administrative VMWare connections from trusted hosts.

Plugin Details

Severity: Info

ID: 4287

Family: Generic

Published: 11/19/2007

Updated: 6/1/2015