CVE-2010-1141: High severity VMware Workstation vulnerability
VMware Tools in VMware Workstation 6.5.x before 6.5.4 build 246459; VMware Player 2.5.x before 2.5.4 build 246459; VMware ACE 2.5.x before 2.5.4 build 246459; VMware Server 2.x before 2.0.2 build 203138; VMware Fusion 2.x before 2.0.6 build 246742; VMware ESXi 3.5 and 4.0; and VMware ESX 2.5.5, 3.0.3, 3.5, and 4.0 does not properly access libraries, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by tricking a Windows guest OS user into clicking on a file that is stored on a network share.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-1141?
CVE-2010-1141 is considered to be a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1141?
To fix CVE-2010-1141, you should update to the latest version of VMware Tools or the affected VMware products.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-1141?
CVE-2010-1141 affects VMware Workstation versions 6.5.x, VMware Player 2.5.x, VMware ACE 2.5.x, VMware Server 2.x, VMware Fusion 2.x, and VMware ESXi versions 3.5 and 4.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2010-1141?
CVE-2010-1141 is a vulnerability related to privilege escalation in VMware software.
When was CVE-2010-1141 disclosed?
CVE-2010-1141 was disclosed in April 2010.