Vulnerability Description
vm-support 0.88 in VMware Tools, as distributed with VMware Workstation through 10.0.3 and other products, allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a file in /tmp.
CVSS Score
6.3
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Tools | All versions |
| Vmware | Vm-Support | 0.88 |
| Vmware | Workstation | <= 10.0.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Aug/71Exploit
- http://www.osvdb.org/110458
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030758
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/95493
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Aug/71Exploit
- http://www.osvdb.org/110458
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030758
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/95493
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-4199?
CVE-2014-4199 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.3 (MEDIUM). vm-support 0.88 in VMware Tools, as distributed with VMware Workstation through 10.0.3 and other products, allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a file in /tmp.
How severe is CVE-2014-4199?
CVE-2014-4199 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-4199?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Tools, Vmware Vm-Support, Vmware Workstation.