CVE-2010-4296

Name: CVE-2010-4296
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-12-06T21:05:49.437+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.37%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-4296 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. vmware-mount in VMware Workstation 7.x before 7.1.2 build 301548 on Linux, VMware Player 3.1.x before 3.1.2 build 301548 on Linux, VMware Server 2.0.2 on Linux, and VMware Fusion 3.1.x before 3.1.2 build 332101 does not properly load libraries, which allows host OS users to gain privileges via vectors involving shared object files.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

vmware-mount in VMware Workstation 7.x before 7.1.2 build 301548 on Linux, VMware Player 3.1.x before 3.1.2 build 301548 on Linux, VMware Server 2.0.2 on Linux, and VMware Fusion 3.1.x before 3.1.2 build 332101 does not properly load libraries, which allows host OS users to gain privileges via vectors involving shared object files.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.37%

28.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-863

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Workstation	7.0
Vmware	Workstation	7.0.1
Vmware	Workstation	7.1
Vmware	Workstation	7.1.1
Vmware	Workstation	7.1.2
Vmware	Player	3.1
Vmware	Player	3.1.1
Vmware	Player	3.1.2
Vmware	Server	2.0.2
Vmware	Fusion	3.1
Vmware	Fusion	3.1.1
Vmware	Fusion	3.1.2

References

http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2010/000112.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://osvdb.org/69584Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/42453Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/42482Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/514995/100/0/threadedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45168Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1024819Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1024820Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2010-0018.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/3116Broken Link, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2010/000112.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://osvdb.org/69584Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/42453Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/42482Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/514995/100/0/threadedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45168Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1024819Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1024820Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2010-0018.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/3116Broken Link, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 6, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-4296?

How severe is CVE-2010-4296?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-4296 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-4296?

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