Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Jun 2, 2006· Updated Jun 16, 2026

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 products

VMware/Server2 versions
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:server:1.0.1_build_29996:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:server:1.0.1_build_29996:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- (no CPE)range: < RC1

Patches

Vulnerability mechanics

References

www.vmware.com/support/kb/enduser/std_adp.phpnvdPatchVendor Advisory
securitytracker.com/idnvd
www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/435709/100/0/threadednvd
www.securityfocus.com/bid/18236nvd
www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2104nvd
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26879nvd

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