high
7.2
CWE
20 77
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2010-4297: Input Validation

First published: Mon Dec 06 2010(Updated: )

The VMware Tools update functionality in VMware Workstation 6.5.x before 6.5.5 build 328052 and 7.x before 7.1.2 build 301548; VMware Player 2.5.x before 2.5.5 build 328052 and 3.1.x before 3.1.2 build 301548; VMware Server 2.0.2; VMware Fusion 2.x before 2.0.8 build 328035 and 3.1.x before 3.1.2 build 332101; VMware ESXi 3.5, 4.0, and 4.1; and VMware ESX 3.0.3, 3.5, 4.0, and 4.1 allows host OS users to gain privileges on the guest OS via unspecified vectors, related to a "command injection" issue.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
VMware Workstation=6.5.0
VMware Workstation=6.5.1
VMware Workstation=6.5.2
VMware Workstation=6.5.3
VMware Workstation=6.5.5
VMware Workstation=7.0
VMware Workstation=7.0.1
VMware Workstation=7.1
VMware Workstation=7.1.1
VMware Workstation=7.1.2
VMware Player=2.5
VMware Player=2.5.1
VMware Player=2.5.2
VMware Player=2.5.3
VMware Player=2.5.4
VMware Player=2.5.5
VMware Player=3.1
VMware Player=3.1.1
VMware Player=3.1.2
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=2.0.6
VMware Fusion Pro=2.0.7
VMware Fusion Pro=2.0.8
VMware Fusion Pro=3.1
VMware Fusion Pro=3.1.1
VMware Fusion Pro=3.1.2
VMware Server=2.0.2
VMware ESXi=3.5
VMware ESXi=4.0
VMware ESXi=4.1
VMware ESX=3.5
VMware ESX=4.0
VMware ESX=4.1
VMware Server=2.0.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-4297?

    CVE-2010-4297 has a medium severity rating, impacting the update functionality of various VMware products.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-4297?

    To fix CVE-2010-4297, upgrade your VMware product to the latest version that is not affected, such as VMware Workstation 6.5.5 or VMware Player 2.5.5.

  • What VMware products are affected by CVE-2010-4297?

    CVE-2010-4297 affects VMware Workstation 6.5.x through 7.x, VMware Player 2.5.x through 3.1.x, and VMware Fusion 2.x through 3.1.x.

  • What vulnerabilities does CVE-2010-4297 introduce?

    CVE-2010-4297 can potentially allow unauthorized access to malicious users due to flaws in the update process.

  • When was CVE-2010-4297 published?

    CVE-2010-4297 was published on December 15, 2010.

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