medium4.6Public exploit code
CVE-2006-6410
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.
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- VMware 5.5.1 - 'ActiveX' Local Buffer Overflow2006-08-27 · local · windows · Verified
Impact
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.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Workstation | Version 5.5.1 |
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2008
- http://www.open-security.org/advisories/17
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/452746/100/100/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/452775/100/100/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19732
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2264
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2008
- http://www.open-security.org/advisories/17
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/452746/100/100/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/452775/100/100/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19732
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2264