CVE-2017-4915
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Summary
VMware Workstation Pro/Player contains an insecure library loading vulnerability via ALSA sound driver configuration files. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow unprivileged host users to escalate their privileges to root in a Linux host machine.
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| VMware | Workstation Pro/Player | All 12.x versions prior to version 12.5.6 | affected |
Weaknesses
- Privilege Escalation
ADP Enrichment
CVE Program Container
Additional References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98566
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0009.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038525
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42045/
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98566
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0009.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038525
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42045/
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