Vulnerability Description
VMware Tools prior to 10.0.9 contains multiple file system races in libDeployPkg, related to the use of hard-coded paths under /tmp. Successful exploitation of this issue may result in a local privilege escalation. CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Tools | <= 10.0.8 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100011Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039013Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0013.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100011Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039013Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0013.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-5191?
CVE-2015-5191 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). VMware Tools prior to 10.0.9 contains multiple file system races in libDeployPkg, related to the use of hard-coded paths under /tmp. Successful exploitation of this issue may result in a local privile...
How severe is CVE-2015-5191?
CVE-2015-5191 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-5191?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Tools, Linux Linux Kernel.