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CVE-2015-1047

vpxd in VMware vCenter Server 5.0 before u3e, 5.1 before u3, and 5.5 before u2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a long heartbeat message.

Severity
Medium 5.0
Published
12 Oct 2015
Last changed
17 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Exploit chance
3.3% in the next 30 daysHigher than 88% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 11 Nov 2026
Weakness
Improper input validation (CWE-20)
Attack
Over the network · No login needed
Attacker can
Slow it down
CVSS vector
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
VMware vCenter ServerServers and applications · cpe:a:vmware:vcenter_server
  • Version 5.0
  • Version 5.1
  • Version 5.5

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-1047
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2015-1047