CVE-2017-7642
UnknownEPSS 1.23%
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CVE-2017-7642 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The sudo helper in the HashiCorp Vagrant VMware Fusion plugin (aka vagrant-vmware-fusion) before 4.0.21 allows local users to gain root privileges by leveraging failure to verify the path to the encoded ruby script or scrub the PATH variable.. EPSS estimates a 1.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The sudo helper in the HashiCorp Vagrant VMware Fusion plugin (aka vagrant-vmware-fusion) before 4.0.21 allows local users to gain root privileges by leveraging failure to verify the path to the encoded ruby script or scrub the PATH variable.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hashicorp | Vagrant Vmware Fusion | <= 4.0.20 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Jul/29Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/hashicorp/vagrant-plugin-changelog/blob/master/vagrant-vmware-changelog.mdRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://m4.rkw.io/blog/cve20177642-local-root-privesc-in-hashicorp-vagrantvmwarefusion--4020.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42334/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Jul/29Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/hashicorp/vagrant-plugin-changelog/blob/master/vagrant-vmware-changelog.mdRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://m4.rkw.io/blog/cve20177642-local-root-privesc-in-hashicorp-vagrantvmwarefusion--4020.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42334/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-7642?
The sudo helper in the HashiCorp Vagrant VMware Fusion plugin (aka vagrant-vmware-fusion) before 4.0.21 allows local users to gain root privileges by leveraging failure to verify the path to the encoded ruby script or scrub the PATH variable.
How severe is CVE-2017-7642?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-7642 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7642?
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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