CVE-2006-2662

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.

4.6

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.05%

Vendor Advisory vmware.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/435709/100/0/threaded	mailing list
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2104	vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26879	vdb entry
http://www.vmware.com/support/kb/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=2124	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18236	vdb entry
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016200	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-2662?: CVE-2006-2662 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-2662?: To fix CVE-2006-2662, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2006-2662 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2006-2662 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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