CVE-2017-11741
UnknownEPSS 1.11%
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CVE-2017-11741 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. HashiCorp Vagrant VMware Fusion plugin (aka vagrant-vmware-fusion) before 4.0.24 uses weak permissions for the sudo helper scripts, allows local users to execute arbitrary code with root privileges by overwriting one of the scripts.. EPSS estimates a 1.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
HashiCorp Vagrant VMware Fusion plugin (aka vagrant-vmware-fusion) before 4.0.24 uses weak permissions for the sudo helper scripts, allows local users to execute arbitrary code with root privileges by overwriting one of the scripts.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hashicorp | Vagrant Vmware Fusion | <= 4.0.23 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Aug/0Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://m4.rkw.io/blog/cve201711741-local-root-privesc-in-hashicorp-vagrantvmwarefusion--4023.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Aug/0Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://m4.rkw.io/blog/cve201711741-local-root-privesc-in-hashicorp-vagrantvmwarefusion--4023.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-11741?
HashiCorp Vagrant VMware Fusion plugin (aka vagrant-vmware-fusion) before 4.0.24 uses weak permissions for the sudo helper scripts, allows local users to execute arbitrary code with root privileges by overwriting one of the scripts.
How severe is CVE-2017-11741?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-11741 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11741?
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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