Vulnerability Description
VMware Horizon Client for Linux (4.x before 4.8.0 and prior) contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability due to insecure usage of SUID binary. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow unprivileged users to escalate their privileges to root on a Linux machine where Horizon Client is installed.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Horizon Client | >= 4.0.0, < 4.8.0 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | - |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104315Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040989Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0014.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104315Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040989Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0014.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-6964?
CVE-2018-6964 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). VMware Horizon Client for Linux (4.x before 4.8.0 and prior) contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability due to insecure usage of SUID binary. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow u...
How severe is CVE-2018-6964?
CVE-2018-6964 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-2018-6964?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Horizon Client, Linux Linux Kernel.