CVE-2014-4199
UnknownEPSS 0.40%
Last modified
CVE-2014-4199 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. vm-support 0.88 in VMware Tools, as distributed with VMware Workstation through 10.0.3 and other products, allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a file in /tmp.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
vm-support 0.88 in VMware Tools, as distributed with VMware Workstation through 10.0.3 and other products, allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a file in /tmp.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Tools | All versions |
| Vmware | Vm-Support | 0.88 |
| Vmware | Workstation | <= 10.0.3 |
| Vmware | Workstation | 10.0 |
| Vmware | Workstation | 10.0.1 |
| Vmware | Workstation | 10.0.2 |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2014-4199?
vm-support 0.88 in VMware Tools, as distributed with VMware Workstation through 10.0.3 and other products, allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a file in /tmp.
How severe is CVE-2014-4199?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-4199 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4199?
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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