12169 : VMware Workstation Format String Arbitrary Local Code Execution
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8 months ago

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Disclosure

Nov 29, 2004

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Nov 29, 2004

Solution

Unknown

Description

VMware Workstation contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to do privilege escalation. The issue is triggered when VMware is installed with suid and format specifier characters are passed using the command line. It is possible that the flaw may facilitate privilege escalation resulting in a loss of confidentiality.

Classification

Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality
Exploit: Exploit Unknown

Solution

Currently, there are no known upgrades, patches, or workarounds available to correct this issue.

Products

VMware, Inc.
Watch-list
VMware Workstation
Watch-list
4.5.2 Build 8848

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  • RedTeam Pentesting - RedTeam Pentesting

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