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CVE-2010-1142

UnknownEPSS 1.64%

Last modified

CVE-2010-1142 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. VMware Tools in VMware Workstation 6.5.x before 6.5.4 build 246459; VMware Player 2.5.x before 2.5.4 build 246459; VMware ACE 2.5.x before 2.5.4 build 246459; VMware Server 2.x before 2.0.2 build 203138; VMware Fusion 2.x before 2.0.6 build 246742; VMware ESXi 3.5 and 4.0; and VMware ESX 2.5.5, 3.0.3, 3.5, and 4.0 does not properly load VMware programs, which might allow Windows guest OS users to gain privileges by placing a Trojan horse program at an unspecified location on the guest OS disk.. EPSS estimates a 1.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

VMware Tools in VMware Workstation 6.5.x before 6.5.4 build 246459; VMware Player 2.5.x before 2.5.4 build 246459; VMware ACE 2.5.x before 2.5.4 build 246459; VMware Server 2.x before 2.0.2 build 203138; VMware Fusion 2.x before 2.0.6 build 246742; VMware ESXi 3.5 and 4.0; and VMware ESX 2.5.5, 3.0.3, 3.5, and 4.0 does not properly load VMware programs, which might allow Windows guest OS users to gain privileges by placing a Trojan horse program at an unspecified location on the guest OS disk.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.64%

73.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
VmwareWorkstation6.5.0
VmwareWorkstation6.5.1
VmwareWorkstation6.5.2
VmwareWorkstation6.5.3
VmwarePlayer2.5
VmwarePlayer2.5.1
VmwarePlayer2.5.2
VmwarePlayer2.5.3
VmwareAce2.5.0
VmwareAce2.5.1
VmwareAce2.5.2
VmwareAce2.5.3
VmwareServer2.0.0
VmwareServer2.0.1
VmwareServer2.0.2
VmwareFusion2.0
VmwareFusion2.0.1
VmwareFusion2.0.2
VmwareFusion2.0.3
VmwareFusion2.0.4
VmwareFusion2.0.5
VmwareFusion3.0
VmwareEsxi3.5
VmwareEsxi4.0
VmwareEsx2.5.5
VmwareEsx3.0.3
VmwareEsx3.5
VmwareEsx4.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-1142?
VMware Tools in VMware Workstation 6.5.x before 6.5.4 build 246459; VMware Player 2.5.x before 2.5.4 build 246459; VMware ACE 2.5.x before 2.5.4 build 246459; VMware Server 2.x before 2.0.2 build 203138; VMware Fusion 2.x before 2.0.6 build 246742; VMware ESXi 3.5 and 4.0; and VMware ESX 2.5.5, 3.0.3, 3.5, and 4.0 does not properly load VMware programs, which might allow Windows guest OS users to gain privileges by placing a Trojan horse program at an unspecified location on the guest OS disk.
How severe is CVE-2010-1142?
Severity scoring for CVE-2010-1142 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1142?
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