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 Software
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server | Vmware | 1.0.1_build_29996 (including) | 1.0.1_build_29996 (including) |
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
- 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