VDB-127 · BID 8049 · GCVE-100-127

VMware Workstation 4.0 on Linux /tmp information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in VMware Workstation 4.0 on Linux. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /tmp. This manipulation causes information disclosure. The attack is only possible within the local network. No exploit exists. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in VMware Workstation 4.0 on Linux (Virtualization Software). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /tmp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality.

The weakness was disclosed 06/26/2003 with Vmware as not defined posting (Bugtraq). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. The attack can only be done within the local network. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1592 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at vmware.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 8049†). Additional details are provided at securiteam.com. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 2.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 2.5

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Patch: vmware.com

Timelineinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: vmware.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: http://www.vmware.com/
Organization: Vmware
Status: Not defined

GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-127
SecurityFocus: 8049 - VMware Workstation 4.0 Insecure Temporary File Vulnerability

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20060413
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/26/2003 02:00
Updated: 06/25/2019 22:55
Changes: 06/26/2003 02:00 (54), 06/25/2019 22:55 (2)
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Cache ID: 216:4F4:103

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