CVE-2011-1126

UnknownEPSS 0.38%

Last modified

CVE-2011-1126 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. VMware vmrun, as used in VIX API 1.x before 1.10.3 and VMware Workstation 6.5.x and 7.x before 7.1.4 build 385536 on Linux, might allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse shared library in an unspecified directory.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

VMware vmrun, as used in VIX API 1.x before 1.10.3 and VMware Workstation 6.5.x and 7.x before 7.1.4 build 385536 on Linux, might allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse shared library in an unspecified directory.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.38%

30.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
VmwareVix Api1.0
VmwareVix Api1.1
VmwareVix Api1.1.1
VmwareVix Api1.1.2
VmwareVix Api1.1.3
VmwareVix Api1.1.4
VmwareVix Api1.1.5
VmwareVix Api1.6.0
VmwareVix Api1.6.1
VmwareVix Api1.7
VmwareVix Api1.8
VmwareVix Api1.8.1
VmwareVix Api1.9
VmwareWorkstation6.5.0
VmwareWorkstation6.5.1
VmwareWorkstation6.5.2
VmwareWorkstation6.5.3
VmwareWorkstation6.5.4
VmwareWorkstation6.5.5
VmwareWorkstation7.0
VmwareWorkstation7.0.1
VmwareWorkstation7.1
VmwareWorkstation7.1.1
VmwareWorkstation7.1.2
VmwareWorkstation7.1.3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-1126?
VMware vmrun, as used in VIX API 1.x before 1.10.3 and VMware Workstation 6.5.x and 7.x before 7.1.4 build 385536 on Linux, might allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse shared library in an unspecified directory.
How severe is CVE-2011-1126?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-1126 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1126?
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