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CVE-2010-4297

UnknownEPSS 5.17%

Last modified

CVE-2010-4297 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The VMware Tools update functionality in VMware Workstation 6.5.x before 6.5.5 build 328052 and 7.x before 7.1.2 build 301548; VMware Player 2.5.x before 2.5.5 build 328052 and 3.1.x before 3.1.2 build 301548; VMware Server 2.0.2; VMware Fusion 2.x before 2.0.8 build 328035 and 3.1.x before 3.1.2 build 332101; VMware ESXi 3.5, 4.0, and 4.1; and VMware ESX 3.0.3, 3.5, 4.0, and 4.1 allows host OS users to gain privileges on the guest OS via unspecified vectors, related to a "command injection" issue.. EPSS estimates a 5.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The VMware Tools update functionality in VMware Workstation 6.5.x before 6.5.5 build 328052 and 7.x before 7.1.2 build 301548; VMware Player 2.5.x before 2.5.5 build 328052 and 3.1.x before 3.1.2 build 301548; VMware Server 2.0.2; VMware Fusion 2.x before 2.0.8 build 328035 and 3.1.x before 3.1.2 build 332101; VMware ESXi 3.5, 4.0, and 4.1; and VMware ESX 3.0.3, 3.5, 4.0, and 4.1 allows host OS users to gain privileges on the guest OS via unspecified vectors, related to a "command injection" issue.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
5.17%

91.4th 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
VmwareWorkstation6.5.5
VmwareWorkstation7.0
VmwareWorkstation7.0.1
VmwareWorkstation7.1
VmwareWorkstation7.1.1
VmwareWorkstation7.1.2
VmwarePlayer2.5
VmwarePlayer2.5.1
VmwarePlayer2.5.2
VmwarePlayer2.5.3
VmwarePlayer2.5.4
VmwarePlayer2.5.5
VmwarePlayer3.1
VmwarePlayer3.1.1
VmwarePlayer3.1.2
VmwareFusion2.0
VmwareFusion2.0.1
VmwareFusion2.0.2
VmwareFusion2.0.3
VmwareFusion2.0.4
VmwareFusion2.0.5
VmwareFusion2.0.6
VmwareFusion2.0.7
VmwareFusion2.0.8
VmwareFusion3.1
VmwareFusion3.1.1
VmwareFusion3.1.2
VmwareEsxi3.5
VmwareEsxi4.0
VmwareEsxi4.1
VmwareEsx3.5
VmwareEsx4.0
VmwareEsx4.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-4297?
The VMware Tools update functionality in VMware Workstation 6.5.x before 6.5.5 build 328052 and 7.x before 7.1.2 build 301548; VMware Player 2.5.x before 2.5.5 build 328052 and 3.1.x before 3.1.2 build 301548; VMware Server 2.0.2; VMware Fusion 2.x before 2.0.8 build 328035 and 3.1.x before 3.1.2 build 332101; VMware ESXi 3.5, 4.0, and 4.1; and VMware ESX 3.0.3, 3.5, 4.0, and 4.1 allows host OS users to gain privileges on the guest OS via unspecified vectors, related to a "command injection" issue.
How severe is CVE-2010-4297?
Severity scoring for CVE-2010-4297 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4297?
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