CVE-2011-1126: Medium severity vmware vix vulnerability
VMware vmrun, as used in VIX API 1.x before 1.10.3 and VMware Workstation 6.5.x and 7.x before 7.1.4 build 385536 on Linux, might allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse shared library in an unspecified directory.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-1126?
CVE-2011-1126 is considered a medium severity vulnerability that allows local users to gain elevated privileges through a malicious shared library.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1126?
To fix CVE-2011-1126, upgrade to VMware VIX API version 1.10.3 or higher and VMware Workstation version 7.1.4 or higher.
What software is affected by CVE-2011-1126?
CVE-2011-1126 affects VMware VIX API versions 1.0 through 1.9 and VMware Workstation versions 6.5.x and 7.x before 7.1.4.
Is CVE-2011-1126 exploitable remotely?
No, CVE-2011-1126 is not remotely exploitable; it requires local access to the affected systems.
What types of attacks can CVE-2011-1126 facilitate?
CVE-2011-1126 can facilitate privilege escalation attacks if a local user exploits the vulnerable versions of the software.