CWE
NVD-CWE-Other 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2006-6410: Buffer Overflow

First published: Sun Dec 10 2006(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in an ActiveX control in VMWare 5.5.1 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long VmdbDb parameter to the Initialize function.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
VMware Workstation and ESXi=5.5.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-6410?

    CVE-2006-6410 is considered to have a high severity due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-6410?

    To mitigate CVE-2006-6410, users should update to a patched version of VMware that addresses the buffer overflow vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2006-6410?

    CVE-2006-6410 affects users running VMware Workstation version 5.5.1.

  • What vulnerabilities does CVE-2006-6410 introduce?

    CVE-2006-6410 introduces a buffer overflow vulnerability that could allow local users to execute arbitrary code.

  • When was CVE-2006-6410 disclosed?

    CVE-2006-6410 was disclosed in December 2006.

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