CVE-2010-1139

Name: CVE-2010-1139
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-04-12T18:30:00.587+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.33%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-1139 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Format string vulnerability in vmrun in VMware VIX API 1.6.x, VMware Workstation 6.5.x before 6.5.4 build 246459, VMware Player 2.5.x before 2.5.4 build 246459, and VMware Server 2.x on Linux, and VMware Fusion 2.x before 2.0.7 build 246742, allows local users to gain privileges via format string specifiers in process metadata.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Format string vulnerability in vmrun in VMware VIX API 1.6.x, VMware Workstation 6.5.x before 6.5.4 build 246459, VMware Player 2.5.x before 2.5.4 build 246459, and VMware Server 2.x on Linux, and VMware Fusion 2.x before 2.0.7 build 246742, allows local users to gain privileges via format string specifiers in process metadata.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.33%

25.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-134

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Workstation	6.5.0
Vmware	Workstation	6.5.1
Vmware	Workstation	6.5.2
Vmware	Workstation	6.5.3
Vmware	Player	2.5
Vmware	Player	2.5.1
Vmware	Player	2.5.2
Vmware	Player	2.5.3
Vmware	Server	2.0.0
Vmware	Server	2.0.1
Vmware	Server	2.0.2
Vmware	Fusion	2.0
Vmware	Fusion	2.0.1
Vmware	Fusion	2.0.2
Vmware	Fusion	2.0.3
Vmware	Fusion	2.0.4
Vmware	Fusion	2.0.5
Vmware	Fusion	2.0.6
Vmware	Vix Api	1.6.0
Vmware	Vix Api	1.6.1

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2010-04/0077.html
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2010-04/0121.html
http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2010/000090.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://osvdb.org/63606
http://secunia.com/advisories/39201Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/39206Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/39215Vendor Advisory
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201209-25.xml
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/39407
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1023835
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2010-0007.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2010-04/0077.html
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2010-04/0121.html
http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2010/000090.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://osvdb.org/63606
http://secunia.com/advisories/39201Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/39206Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/39215Vendor Advisory
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201209-25.xml
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/39407
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1023835
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2010-0007.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 12, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-1139?

How severe is CVE-2010-1139?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-1139 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1139?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST