Vulnerability Description
The VMware Tools update functionality in VMware Workstation 6.5.x before 6.5.5 build 328052 and 7.x before 7.1.2 build 301548; VMware Player 2.5.x before 2.5.5 build 328052 and 3.1.x before 3.1.2 build 301548; VMware Server 2.0.2; VMware Fusion 2.x before 2.0.8 build 328035 and 3.1.x before 3.1.2 build 332101; VMware ESXi 3.5, 4.0, and 4.1; and VMware ESX 3.0.3, 3.5, 4.0, and 4.1 allows host OS users to gain privileges on the guest OS via unspecified vectors, related to a "command injection" issue.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Workstation | 6.5.0 |
| Vmware | Player | 2.5 |
| Vmware | Fusion | 2.0 |
| Vmware | Server | 2.0.2 |
| Vmware | Esxi | 3.5 |
| Vmware | Esx | 3.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2010/000112.html
- http://osvdb.org/69590
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42480Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42482Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/514995/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45166
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1024819
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1024820
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2010-0018.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/3116Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2010/000112.html
- http://osvdb.org/69590
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42480Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42482Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/514995/100/0/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-4297?
CVE-2010-4297 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The VMware Tools update functionality in VMware Workstation 6.5.x before 6.5.5 build 328052 and 7.x before 7.1.2 build 301548; VMware Player 2.5.x before 2.5.5 build 328052 and 3.1.x before 3.1.2 buil...
How severe is CVE-2010-4297?
CVE-2010-4297 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-4297?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Workstation, Vmware Player, Vmware Fusion, Vmware Server, Vmware Esxi.