CVE-2017-16839 — HIGH (7.0)

Vulnerability Description

Hashicorp vagrant-vmware-fusion 5.0.4 allows local users to steal root privileges if VMware Fusion is not installed.

CVSS Score

7.0

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hashicorp	Vagrant Vmware Fusion	5.0.4

References

https://m4.rkw.io/blog/cve201716839-hashicorp-vagrantvmwarefusion-v504-local-rooExploitThird Party Advisory
https://m4.rkw.io/blog/cve201716839-hashicorp-vagrantvmwarefusion-v504-local-rooExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-16839?

CVE-2017-16839 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). Hashicorp vagrant-vmware-fusion 5.0.4 allows local users to steal root privileges if VMware Fusion is not installed.

How severe is CVE-2017-16839?

CVE-2017-16839 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-16839?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hashicorp Vagrant Vmware Fusion.