CVE-2007-4155: Path Traversal
First published: Fri Aug 03 2007(Updated: )
Absolute path traversal vulnerability in a certain ActiveX control in vielib.dll in EMC VMware 6.0.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary local programs via a full pathname in the first two arguments to the (1) CreateProcess or (2) CreateProcessEx method.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| VMware | =6.0.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25131
- 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/ace2/doc/releasenotes_ace2.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://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018511
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26890
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3229
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35670
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4245
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-4155?
CVE-2007-4155 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4155?
To fix CVE-2007-4155, upgrade to a patched version of EMC VMware that addresses this vulnerability.
What software is affected by CVE-2007-4155?
CVE-2007-4155 affects EMC VMware version 6.0.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-4155?
CVE-2007-4155 is an absolute path traversal vulnerability that can be exploited by attackers.
Are there known exploits for CVE-2007-4155?
Yes, CVE-2007-4155 is known to be exploitable by remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs.
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