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.

Affected Platforms

Weakness Type

NVD-CWE-Other

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=2124
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2104
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26879