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VMware recently released Security Advisorty VMSA-2013-0011 addressing an NFC protocol vulnerability affecting ESXi and EXI (CVE-2013-1661.) Details are available at https://www.vmware.com/support/support-resources/advisories/VMSA-2013-0011.html The NFC (Near Field Communication) Protocol is used in tap-to-pay cards and sharing contacts between mobile devices. This vulnerability exposes the hypervisor to a denial-of-service. |
Kevin Liston 292 Posts ISC Handler |
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Aug 30th 2013 5 years ago |
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Seems like the NFC is actually Network File Copy rather than Near Field Communication in this case.
TLA soup anyone? |
Anonymous |
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Aug 30th 2013 5 years ago |
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NFC; Network File Copy; is a proprietary VMware protocol used to transfer virtual disk data between hosts, vCenter, and ESXi clients. Nothing to do with Near Field Communications.
http://pubs.vmware.com/vsphere-50/index.jsp?topic=%2Fcom.vmware.vddk.pg.doc_50%2FvddkDataStruct.5.5.html |
Mysid 146 Posts |
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Aug 31st 2013 5 years ago |
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