2128 : VMware GSX Server/Workstation Host Operating Privilege Escalation
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8 months ago

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Disclosure
Aug 08, 2003

Discovery
Unknown

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Exploit
Unknown

Solution
Unknown

Description

 Multiple versions of VMware Workstation and GSX server for linux allow modified environment variables to execute commands. The vulnerability allows a malicious attacker to execute commands as root when a virtual server starts, which can grant them access to the entire machine.

Classification

Unknown or Incomplete

Solution

 Upgrade to Workstation 4.0.1, Workstation 3.2.1 patch 1, or GSX Server 2.5.1 patch 1 as appropriate.

Products
VMware, Inc.
Watch-list
GSX Server
Watch-list
 2.5.1
Workstation
Watch-list
 3.2.1
4.0

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