CVE-2013-1662
First published: Sat Aug 24 2013(Updated: )
vmware-mount in VMware Workstation 8.x and 9.x and VMware Player 4.x and 5.x, on systems based on Debian GNU/Linux, allows host OS users to gain host OS privileges via a crafted lsb_release binary in a directory in the PATH, related to use of the popen library function.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| VMware Workstation | =8.0 | |
| VMware Workstation | =8.0.0.18997 | |
| VMware Workstation | =8.0.1 | |
| VMware Workstation | =8.0.1.27038 | |
| VMware Workstation | =8.0.2 | |
| VMware Workstation | =8.0.3 | |
| VMware Workstation | =8.0.4 | |
| VMware Workstation | =8.0.5 | |
| VMware Workstation | =8.0.6 | |
| VMware Workstation | =9.0 | |
| VMware Workstation | =9.0.1 | |
| VMware Workstation | =9.0.2 | |
| VMware Player | =4.0 | |
| VMware Player | =4.0.0.18997 | |
| VMware Player | =4.0.1 | |
| VMware Player | =4.0.2 | |
| VMware Player | =4.0.3 | |
| VMware Player | =4.0.4 | |
| VMware Player | =4.0.5 | |
| VMware Player | =4.0.6 | |
| VMware Player | =5.0 | |
| VMware Player | =5.0.1 | |
| VMware Player | =5.0.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-1662?
CVE-2013-1662 has been classified as a moderate vulnerability, allowing privilege escalation on affected systems.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1662?
To mitigate CVE-2013-1662, you should update your VMware Workstation or Player to the latest version that contains the security patches.
Which versions of VMware are affected by CVE-2013-1662?
CVE-2013-1662 affects VMware Workstation 8.x and 9.x, as well as VMware Player 4.x and 5.x on Debian GNU/Linux systems.
What kind of exploitation is possible with CVE-2013-1662?
CVE-2013-1662 allows local users to gain host OS privileges through a crafted lsb_release binary.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-1662?
A potential workaround for CVE-2013-1662 is to remove or restrict permissions on the lsb_release binary in the PATH.
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