CVE-2006-3589
First published: Wed Jul 19 2006(Updated: )
vmware-config.pl in VMware for Linux, ESX Server 2.x, and Infrastructure 3 does not check the return code from a Perl chmod function call, which might cause an SSL key file to be created with an unsafe umask that allows local users to read or modify the SSL key.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| VMware Server | =1.0.1_build_29996 | |
| VMware Workstation | =5.5.3 | |
| VMware Virtual Infrastructure Client | =3 | |
| VMware Player | ||
| VMware ESX | =2.0 | |
| VMware ESX | =2.0.1 | |
| VMware ESX | =2.1.2 | |
| VMware ESX | =2.5 | |
| VMware ESX | =2.5.2 | |
| VMware ESX | =2.1.1 | |
| VMware ESX | =2.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://kb.vmware.com/kb/2467205
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19060
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19062
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21120
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016536
- http://www.vmware.com/support/esx2/doc/esx-202-200612-patch.html
- http://www.vmware.com/support/esx21/doc/esx-213-200612-patch.html
- http://www.vmware.com/support/esx25/doc/esx-253-200612-patch.html
- http://www.vmware.com/support/esx25/doc/esx-254-200612-patch.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23680
- http://www.osvdb.org/27418
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2880
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27881
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/456546/100/200/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/441082/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/440583/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-3589?
CVE-2006-3589 is considered to have moderate severity due to the potential exposure of SSL key files.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3589?
To fix CVE-2006-3589, ensure proper permissions are set on the SSL key files and update the affected VMware products to the latest versions.
Which VMware products are affected by CVE-2006-3589?
CVE-2006-3589 affects VMware Server 1.0.1, VMware Workstation 5.5.3, VMware ESX versions 2.0 to 2.5.2, and VMware Virtual Infrastructure Client 3.
What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2006-3589?
An attacker with local access can exploit CVE-2006-3589 to read or modify unsafe SSL key files due to incorrect permissions.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2006-3589?
Yes, VMware has released updates for the affected products to mitigate the vulnerability identified as CVE-2006-3589.
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