Vulnerability Description
VMware ESX Server 2.0.x before 2.0.2 and 2.x before 2.5.2 patch 4 stores authentication credentials in base 64 encoded format in the vmware.mui.kid and vmware.mui.sid cookies, which allows attackers to gain privileges by obtaining the cookies using attacks such as cross-site scripting (CVE-2005-3619).
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Esx | 2.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://kb.vmware.com/kb/2118366
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21230Vendor Advisory
- http://www.corsaire.com/advisories/c060512-001.txtVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/441728/100/100/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/441825/100/100/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19249
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3075Vendor Advisory
- http://kb.vmware.com/kb/2118366
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21230Vendor Advisory
- http://www.corsaire.com/advisories/c060512-001.txtVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/441728/100/100/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/441825/100/100/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19249
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3075Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-2481?
CVE-2006-2481 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). VMware ESX Server 2.0.x before 2.0.2 and 2.x before 2.5.2 patch 4 stores authentication credentials in base 64 encoded format in the vmware.mui.kid and vmware.mui.sid cookies, which allows attackers t...
How severe is CVE-2006-2481?
CVE-2006-2481 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-2481?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Esx.