CVE-2018-6964

Name: CVE-2018-6964
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-05-29T20:29:02.813+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-6964 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. VMware Horizon Client for Linux (4.x before 4.8.0 and prior) contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability due to insecure usage of SUID binary. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow unprivileged users to escalate their privileges to root on a Linux machine where Horizon Client is installed.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

VMware Horizon Client for Linux (4.x before 4.8.0 and prior) contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability due to insecure usage of SUID binary. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow unprivileged users to escalate their privileges to root on a Linux machine where Horizon Client is installed.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.41%

32.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Horizon Client	>= 4.0.0, < 4.8.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104315Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040989Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0014.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104315Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040989Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0014.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 29, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-6964?

How severe is CVE-2018-6964?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-6964 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6964?

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