Description
VMware Server before RC1 does not clear user credentials from memory after a console connection is made, which might allow local attackers to gain privileges.
Metrics
CVSS 2.0 4.6/10
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PAffected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016200
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/435709/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18236
- http://www.vmware.com/support/kb/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=2124Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2104
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26879
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016200
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/435709/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18236
- http://www.vmware.com/support/kb/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=2124Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2104
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26879
Timeline
- Published
- Jun 2, 2006
- Last modified
- Jun 16, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified