CVE-2005-0444: Medium severity vmware workstation vulnerability
Published Feb 14, 2005
·Updated
VMware before 4.5.2.8848-r5 searches for gdk-pixbuf shared libraries using a path that includes the rrdharan world-writable temporary directory, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code.
Affected Software
1 affected component
VMware Workstation<=4.5.2_build_8848
Event History
Feb 14, 2005
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Feb 15, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2005-0444?
CVE-2005-0444 is categorized as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for local users to execute arbitrary code.
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How do I fix CVE-2005-0444?
To fix CVE-2005-0444, upgrade to VMware Workstation version 4.5.2.8848 or later.
3
What are the affected versions in CVE-2005-0444?
CVE-2005-0444 affects VMware Workstation versions prior to 4.5.2.8848.
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Who can exploit CVE-2005-0444?
CVE-2005-0444 can be exploited by local users who have access to the vulnerable system.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-0444?
CVE-2005-0444 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability that allows code execution.