CVE-2006-2481: Medium severity VMware ESX vulnerability
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).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-2481?
CVE-2006-2481 has a moderate severity rating due to the potential for privilege escalation when authentication cookies are intercepted.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2481?
To fix CVE-2006-2481, upgrade VMware ESX Server to version 2.0.2 or later, or to 2.5.2 patch 4 or later.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2006-2481?
CVE-2006-2481 affects VMware ESX versions 2.0 to 2.5, specifically 2.0, 2.0.1, 2.1, 2.1.1, 2.1.2, 2.5, and 2.5.2 before patch 4.
How do attackers exploit CVE-2006-2481?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2006-2481 through methods such as cross-site scripting to gain access to sensitive authentication cookies.
What impact does CVE-2006-2481 have on security?
CVE-2006-2481 can lead to unauthorized access and privilege escalation, compromising the security of a VMware ESX environment.