CVE-2006-5990: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-5990: VMWare VirtualCenter client 2.x before 2.0.1 Patch 1 (Build 33643) and 1.4.x before 1.4.1 Patch 1 (Build 33...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 20:12 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a legacy VMware VirtualCenter client flaw where the client could fail to verify the server certificate during SSL setup. A malicious remote server in a man-in-the-middle position could impersonate a trusted server, potentially misleading administrators using vulnerable client versions. Exposure is limited to environments still using the named legacy VMware VirtualCenter client versions. The source bundle does not identify affected servers, appliances, or modern VMware products beyond these client versions. Treat as a targeted legacy-risk cleanup item, not an internet-wide emergency. Prioritize if old VirtualCenter clients remain on administrator workstations or management networks, because certificate validation failures can undermine trust in management connections. Mitigation focus: Upgrade VirtualCenter client 2.x to 2.0.1 Patch 1 Build 33643 or later.; Upgrade VirtualCenter client 1.4.x to 1.4.1 Patch 1 Build 33425 or later.; Check VMware advisory, download, and KB references for applicable vendor guidance..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 09:26 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 21, 2006, 01:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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vmware-virtualcenter-x509-mitm(30477)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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