Vulnerability Description
VMWare VirtualCenter client 2.x before 2.0.1 Patch 1 (Build 33643) and 1.4.x before 1.4.1 Patch 1 (Build 33425), when server certificate verification is enabled, does not verify the server's X.509 certificate when creating an SSL session, which allows remote malicious servers to spoof valid servers via a man-in-the-middle attack.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Virtualcenter | 1.4.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://kb.vmware.com/kb/4646606
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23053Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017270
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/452275/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21231
- http://www.vmware.com/download/vi/vc-201-200611-patch.htmlPatch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4655Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30477
- http://kb.vmware.com/kb/4646606
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23053Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017270
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/452275/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21231
- http://www.vmware.com/download/vi/vc-201-200611-patch.htmlPatch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4655Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-5990?
CVE-2006-5990 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). VMWare VirtualCenter client 2.x before 2.0.1 Patch 1 (Build 33643) and 1.4.x before 1.4.1 Patch 1 (Build 33425), when server certificate verification is enabled, does not verify the server's X.509 cer...
How severe is CVE-2006-5990?
CVE-2006-5990 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-5990?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Virtualcenter.