Vulnerability Description
If HashiCorp Vagrant VMware Fusion plugin (aka vagrant-vmware-fusion) 5.0.3 is installed but VMware Fusion is not, a local attacker can create a fake application directory and exploit the suid sudo helper in order to escalate to root.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hashicorp | Vagrant | 5.0.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://m4.rkw.io/blog/cve201716777-local-root-privesc-in-hashicorp-vagrantvmwarExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43219/
- https://m4.rkw.io/blog/cve201716777-local-root-privesc-in-hashicorp-vagrantvmwarExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43219/
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-16777?
CVE-2017-16777 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). If HashiCorp Vagrant VMware Fusion plugin (aka vagrant-vmware-fusion) 5.0.3 is installed but VMware Fusion is not, a local attacker can create a fake application directory and exploit the suid sudo he...
How severe is CVE-2017-16777?
CVE-2017-16777 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-2017-16777?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hashicorp Vagrant.