43897 : VMware Multiple Products Application Data Folder config.ini Handling Local Privilege Escalation
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Disclosure
Mar 17, 2008

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Unknown

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Description

 VMware Server contains a flaw that may allow a malicious local user to gain access to unauthorized privileges. The issue is triggered when 'authd' connects to opened pipes controled by the attacker occurs. This flaw may lead to a loss of Confidentiality and Integrity.

Classification

 Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity

Products
VMware, Inc.
Watch-list
Server
Watch-list
 1.0.4
0.x

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