VMware Server 1.0.1 Build 29996 Local Privilege Escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in VMware Server 1.0.1 Build 29996. Impacted is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in Local Privilege Escalation. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2006-2662. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in VMware Server 1.0.1 Build 29996 (Virtualization Software). This affects some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a local privilege escalation vulnerability. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The bug was discovered 06/01/2006. The weakness was published 06/02/2006 (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2006-2662 since 05/30/2006. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 115362 (VMware Server User Credentials Disclosure Weakness).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (26879), SecurityFocus (BID 18236†), OSVDB (25915†), SecurityTracker (ID 1016200†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-12083†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.6

VulDB Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Temp Score: 5.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Local Privilege Escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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OpenVAS ID: 61362
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 1612-1 (ruby1.8)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

05/30/2006 🔍
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06/02/2006 +1 days 🔍
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06/21/2025 +3754 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: vmware.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2006-2662 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-2662
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-30585
X-Force: 26879
SecurityFocus: 18236 - VMware Server User Credentials Disclosure Weakness
OSVDB: 25915 - VMware - Server - User Credentials Disclosure Issue
SecurityTracker: 1016200
Vulnerability Center: 12083 - VMWare Server before RC1 Local Disclosure of User Credentials, Low
Vupen: ADV-2006-2104

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20060413

Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 12:19
Updated: 06/21/2025 23:01
Changes: 03/12/2015 12:19 (67), 06/21/2019 12:51 (3), 06/21/2025 23:01 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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