CVE-2011-2146: Infoleak

Published Jun 6, 2011

Updated

mount.vmhgfs in the VMware Host Guest File System (HGFS) in VMware Workstation 7.1.x before 7.1.4, VMware Player 3.1.x before 3.1.4, VMware Fusion 3.1.x before 3.1.3, VMware ESXi 3.5 through 4.1, and VMware ESX 3.0.3 through 4.1 allows guest OS users to determine the existence of host OS files and directories via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

17 affected components

VMware Workstation=7.1.3

VMware Workstation=7.1.1

VMware Workstation=7.1.2

VMware Player=3.1.2

VMware Player=3.1

VMware Player=3.1.3

VMware Player=3.1.1

VMware Fusion=3.1.2

VMware Fusion=3.1

VMware Fusion=3.1.1

VMware ESX=3.5

VMware ESXi=3.5

VMware ESXi=4.1

VMware ESXi=4.0

VMware ESX=4.1

VMware ESX=4.0

VMware ESX=3.0.3

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2011-0009.html

Event History

Jun 6, 2011

CVE Published

via MITRE·07:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·07:00 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-2146?

CVE-2011-2146 is classified as a vulnerability that can allow unauthorized access to host OS files by guest OS users, highlighting a potential security risk.

How do I fix CVE-2011-2146?

To mitigate CVE-2011-2146, upgrade to VMware Workstation 7.1.4, Player 3.1.4, Fusion 3.1.3, or later versions.

What systems are affected by CVE-2011-2146?

CVE-2011-2146 affects VMware Workstation versions 7.1.x before 7.1.4, VMware Player 3.1.x before 3.1.4, VMware Fusion 3.1.x before 3.1.3, and certain versions of VMware ESXi and ESX.

What impact does CVE-2011-2146 have on VMware products?

CVE-2011-2146 allows guest OS users to discover the existence of certain host OS files, leading to potential data exposure.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2011-2146?

There are no documented workarounds for CVE-2011-2146; applying the latest updates is the recommended action.