Vulnerability Description
It is possible to exploit an unsanitized PATH in the suid binary that ships with vagrant-vmware-fusion 4.0.25 through 5.0.4 in order to escalate to root privileges.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hashicorp | Vagrant Vmware Fusion | >= 4.0.25, <= 5.0.4 |
References
- https://m4.rkw.io/blog/cve201716873-hashicorp-vagrantvmwarefusion-v4025504-localExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://m4.rkw.io/blog/cve201716873-hashicorp-vagrantvmwarefusion-v4025504-localExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-16873?
CVE-2017-16873 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). It is possible to exploit an unsanitized PATH in the suid binary that ships with vagrant-vmware-fusion 4.0.25 through 5.0.4 in order to escalate to root privileges.
How severe is CVE-2017-16873?
CVE-2017-16873 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-2017-16873?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hashicorp Vagrant Vmware Fusion.