CVE-2007-4059: Path Traversal
Published Jul 30, 2007
·Updated
Absolute path traversal vulnerability in a certain ActiveX control in IntraProcessLogging.dll 5.5.3.42958 in EMC VMware allows remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a full pathname in the argument to the SetLogFileName method.
Affected Software
1 affected component
VMware Workstation=5.5.3-42958
Event History
Jul 30, 2007
CVE Published
05:30 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2007-4059?
CVE-2007-4059 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2007-4059?
To fix CVE-2007-4059, users should upgrade to a patched version of VMware Workstation that addresses this vulnerability.
3
Which versions of VMware are affected by CVE-2007-4059?
CVE-2007-4059 affects VMware Workstation version 5.5.3-42958.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-4059?
CVE-2007-4059 is an absolute path traversal vulnerability.
5
Can CVE-2007-4059 allow for file manipulation?
Yes, CVE-2007-4059 allows remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files.