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CVE-2017-16001

UnknownEPSS 0.93%

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CVE-2017-16001 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In HashiCorp Vagrant VMware Fusion plugin (aka vagrant-vmware-fusion) 5.0.1, a local attacker or malware can silently subvert the plugin update process in order to escalate to root privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In HashiCorp Vagrant VMware Fusion plugin (aka vagrant-vmware-fusion) 5.0.1, a local attacker or malware can silently subvert the plugin update process in order to escalate to root privileges.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.93%

56.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
HashicorpVagrant5.0.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-16001?
In HashiCorp Vagrant VMware Fusion plugin (aka vagrant-vmware-fusion) 5.0.1, a local attacker or malware can silently subvert the plugin update process in order to escalate to root privileges.
How severe is CVE-2017-16001?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-16001 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16001?
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