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.
References (6)
Core 6
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list
x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/435709/100/0/threaded
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry
x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2104
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26879
Patch, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
http://www.vmware.com/support/kb/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=2124
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18236
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_sectrack
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016200
Scores
EPSS
0.0007
EPSS Percentile
21.6%
Details
Status
published
Products (1)
vmware/server
1.0.1_build_29996
Published
Jun 02, 2006
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026