CVE-2010-1142
First published: Mon Apr 12 2010(Updated: )
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 load VMware programs, which might allow Windows guest OS users to gain privileges by placing a Trojan horse program at an unspecified location on the guest OS disk.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| VMware Workstation | =6.5.0 | |
| VMware Workstation | =6.5.1 | |
| VMware Workstation | =6.5.2 | |
| VMware Workstation | =6.5.3 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| VMware Player | =2.5 | |
| VMware Player | =2.5.1 | |
| VMware Player | =2.5.2 | |
| VMware Player | =2.5.3 | |
| VMware ACE | =2.5.0 | |
| VMware ACE | =2.5.1 | |
| VMware ACE | =2.5.2 | |
| VMware ACE | =2.5.3 | |
| VMware Server | =2.0.0 | |
| VMware Server | =2.0.1 | |
| VMware Server | =2.0.2 | |
| VMware Fusion Pro | =2.0 | |
| VMware Fusion Pro | =2.0.1 | |
| VMware Fusion Pro | =2.0.2 | |
| VMware Fusion Pro | =2.0.3 | |
| VMware Fusion Pro | =2.0.4 | |
| VMware Fusion Pro | =2.0.5 | |
| VMware Fusion Pro | =3.0 | |
| VMware ESXi | =3.5 | |
| VMware ESXi | =4.0 | |
| VMware ESX | =2.5.5 | |
| VMware ESX | =3.0.3 | |
| VMware ESX | =3.5 | |
| VMware ESX | =4.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39206
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2010-0007.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2010-04/0121.html
- http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2010/000090.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2010-04/0077.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39198
- http://www.acrossecurity.com/aspr/ASPR-2010-04-12-2-PUB.txt
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1023832
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1023833
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/39394
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201209-25.xml
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-1142?
CVE-2010-1142 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to potential privilege escalation risks.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1142?
To remedy CVE-2010-1142, upgrade VMware Tools to version 6.5.4 or later for affected VMware products.
Which VMware products are affected by CVE-2010-1142?
CVE-2010-1142 affects VMware Workstation, VMware Player, VMware ACE, VMware Server, VMware Fusion, and VMware ESXi versions prior to specified patches.
What is the impact of CVE-2010-1142?
The impact of CVE-2010-1142 is primarily privilege escalation, potentially allowing unauthorized users to gain administrative access.
When was CVE-2010-1142 discovered?
CVE-2010-1142 was disclosed in April 2010, involving multiple vulnerabilities in VMware products.
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