CVE-2006-2662
CVE-2006-2662 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vmware Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Vmware Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-2662?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2006-2662?
- CVE-2006-2662 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2006-2662 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-2662?
- CVE-2006-2662 affects Vmware Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-2662?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2006-2662 published?
- CVE-2006-2662 was published on 2006-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
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
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:server:1.0.1_build_29996:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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