Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2006-6410 is a legacy VMware 5.5.1 issue involving a buffer overflow in an ActiveX control. A local user could trigger code execution through an overly long VmdbDb value passed to Initialize. The business risk is mainly from old, unmanaged installations that still expose this control. Exposure is most likely on legacy systems with VMware 5.5.1 components installed and the affected ActiveX control present. The source bundle does not identify broader affected versions, CPEs, operating systems, or currently supported product lines. Prioritize as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless discovery shows the vulnerable control on important workstations or administrator systems. Lack of CVSS and KEV evidence limits urgency, but public exploit references make unmanaged legacy installations unacceptable. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for VMware 5.5.1 and the affected ActiveX control.; Check VMware or archived vendor guidance for official remediation details.; Retire, upgrade, or remove unsupported VMware 5.5.1 installations where possible..
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- Known Exploited
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- Published
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 2264CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
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