Vulnerability Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in the HGFS (aka Shared Folders) feature in VMware Tools 10.0.5 in VMware ESXi 5.0 through 6.0, VMware Workstation Pro 12.1.x before 12.1.1, VMware Workstation Player 12.1.x before 12.1.1, and VMware Fusion 8.1.x before 8.1.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Workstation Player | >= 12.1.0, < 12.1.1 |
| Vmware | Workstation Pro | >= 12.1.0, < 12.1.1 |
| Vmware | Esxi | >= 5.0, <= 6.0 |
| Vmware | Fusion | >= 8.1, < 8.1.1 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | - |
| Vmware | Tools | >= 9.0.0, <= 10.3.22 |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/windows/misc/vmhgfs_webdav_dll_sideloadThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/539131/100/0/threadedThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92323Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036544Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036545Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036619Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0010.htmlMitigationVendor Advisory
- https://securify.nl/advisory/SFY20151201/dll_side_loading_vulnerability_in_vmwarExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/windows/misc/vmhgfs_webdav_dll_sideloadThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/539131/100/0/threadedThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92323Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036544Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036545Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036619Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0010.htmlMitigationVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-5330?
CVE-2016-5330 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Untrusted search path vulnerability in the HGFS (aka Shared Folders) feature in VMware Tools 10.0.5 in VMware ESXi 5.0 through 6.0, VMware Workstation Pro 12.1.x before 12.1.1, VMware Workstation Play...
How severe is CVE-2016-5330?
CVE-2016-5330 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-5330?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Workstation Player, Vmware Workstation Pro, Vmware Esxi, Vmware Fusion, Apple Mac Os X.