CVE-2006-3589

CVE-2006-3589 is a low-severity vulnerability in Vmware Infrastructure with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

vmware-config.pl in VMware for Linux, ESX Server 2.x, and Infrastructure 3 does not check the return code from a Perl chmod function call, which might cause an SSL key file to be created with an unsafe umask that allows local users to read or modify the SSL key.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3589?
vmware-config.pl in VMware for Linux, ESX Server 2.x, and Infrastructure 3 does not check the return code from a Perl chmod function call, which might cause an SSL key file to be created with an unsafe umask that allows local users to read or modify the SSL key.
How severe is CVE-2006-3589?
CVE-2006-3589 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2006-3589 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-3589?
CVE-2006-3589 primarily affects Vmware Infrastructure. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3589?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-3589 published?
CVE-2006-3589 was published on 2006-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

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