CVE-2011-1681: Low severity oracle open vm tools vulnerability
vmware-hgfsmounter in VMware Open Virtual Machine Tools (aka open-vm-tools) 8.4.2-261024 and earlier attempts to append to the /etc/mtab file without first checking whether resource limits would interfere, which allows local users to trigger corruption of this file via a process with a small RLIMITFSIZE value, a related issue to CVE-2011-1089.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-1681?
CVE-2011-1681 has been classified with a medium severity level due to its potential to cause local file corruption.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1681?
To fix CVE-2011-1681, you should upgrade to VMware Open Virtual Machine Tools version 8.4.2-261025 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2011-1681?
CVE-2011-1681 affects users of VMware Open Virtual Machine Tools versions 8.4.2-261024 and earlier.
What vulnerability does CVE-2011-1681 expose?
CVE-2011-1681 exposes a vulnerability that allows local users to corrupt the /etc/mtab file.
Can CVE-2011-1681 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2011-1681 can only be exploited locally by users with access to the affected system.