CVE-2021-21999
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Summary
VMware Tools for Windows (11.x.y prior to 11.2.6), VMware Remote Console for Windows (12.x prior to 12.0.1) , VMware App Volumes (2.x prior to 2.18.10 and 4 prior to 2103) contain a local privilege escalation vulnerability. An attacker with normal access to a virtual machine may exploit this issue by placing a malicious file renamed as `openssl.cnf' in an unrestricted directory which would allow code to be executed with elevated privileges.
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | VMware Tools for Windows, VMware Remote Console for Windows and VMware App Volumes | VMware Tools for Windows (11.x.y prior to 11.2.6), VMware Remote Console for Windows (12.x prior to 12.0.1) , VMware App Volumes (2.x prior to 2.18.10 and 4 prior to 2103) | affected |
Weaknesses
- Local privilege escalation vulnerability
ADP Enrichment
CVE Program Container
Additional References
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0013.html
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-754/
References
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0013.html
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-754/
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