CVE-2006-2662

N/A Unknown
Published: June 02, 2006 Modified: April 16, 2026
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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.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016200
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/435709/100/0/threaded
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18236
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.vmware.com/support/kb/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=2124
Source: cve@mitre.org
Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2104
Source: cve@mitre.org
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26879
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016200
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/435709/100/0/threaded
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18236
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.vmware.com/support/kb/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=2124
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2104
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26879
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

12 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.1%
22th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

vmware