CVE-2014-4199

Name: CVE-2014-4199
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-08-28T15:14:09.127+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

EPSS Probability

0.40%

32.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

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

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 28, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
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.

Are you affected by CVE-2014-4199?

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Source: NVD / NIST