CVE-2007-4059: Path Traversal
First published: Mon 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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| VMware Workstation and ESXi | =5.5.3-42958 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25110
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2007-September/065902.html
- http://www.vmware.com/support/ace/doc/releasenotes_ace.html
- http://www.vmware.com/support/player/doc/releasenotes_player.html
- http://www.vmware.com/support/player2/doc/releasenotes_player2.html
- http://www.vmware.com/support/server/doc/releasenotes_server.html
- http://www.vmware.com/support/ws55/doc/releasenotes_ws55.html
- http://www.vmware.com/support/ws6/doc/releasenotes_ws6.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26890
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3229
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35675
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4240
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
Which versions of VMware are affected by CVE-2007-4059?
CVE-2007-4059 affects VMware Workstation version 5.5.3-42958.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-4059?
CVE-2007-4059 is an absolute path traversal vulnerability.
Can CVE-2007-4059 allow for file manipulation?
Yes, CVE-2007-4059 allows remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files.
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