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VMware Products Guest Privilege Escalation Vulnerability - Nov09 (Linux)
Information
Severity
Severity
Family
Family
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Vector
CVSSv2 Vector
Solution Type
Solution Type
Created
Created
Modified
Modified
Summary
The host is installed with VMWare product(s) and is prone to Privilege Escalation vulnerability.
Insight
Insight
An error occurs while setting the exception code when a '#PF' (page fault) exception arises and can be exploited to gain escalated privileges within the VMware guest.
Affected Software
Affected Software
VMware Server version 2.0.x prior to 2.0.2 Build 203138, VMware Server version 1.0.x prior to 1.0.10 Build 203137, VMware Player version 2.5.x prior to 2.5.3 Build 185404, VMware Workstation version 6.5.x prior to 6.5.3 Build 185404 on Linux.
Solution
Solution
Upgrade your VMWare product according to the referenced vendor advisory.