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Medium
CVE-2006-2662
VMware Server before RC1 does not clear user credentials from...
Vulnerability 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.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
No credits recorded in the NVD database.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/435709/100/0/threaded
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2104
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26879
- http://www.vmware.com/support/kb/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=2124
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18236
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016200
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Vulnerable Versions:
1.0.1_build_29996
Timeline
Official Publish:
June 2nd, 2006
Last Modified:
August 7th, 2024
Added to House:
July 18th, 2026
CVSS Vectors
Weaknesses (CWE)
No CWE data available
MITRE ATT&CK TTPs
No associated TTPs found for this vulnerability.