MEDIUM · 4.6

CVE-2005-0444

VMware before 4.5.2.8848-r5 searches for gdk-pixbuf shared libraries using a path that includes the rrdharan world-writable temporary directory, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code.

Vulnerability Description

VMware before 4.5.2.8848-r5 searches for gdk-pixbuf shared libraries using a path that includes the rrdharan world-writable temporary directory, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code.

CVSS Score

4.6

MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Confidentiality
PARTIAL
Integrity
PARTIAL
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
VmwareWorkstation<= 4.5.2_build_8848

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2005-0444?

CVE-2005-0444 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). VMware before 4.5.2.8848-r5 searches for gdk-pixbuf shared libraries using a path that includes the rrdharan world-writable temporary directory, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code.

How severe is CVE-2005-0444?

CVE-2005-0444 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2005-0444?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Workstation.