VDB-15255 · CVE-2000-0090 · XFDB 3878

VMware Workstation 1.0.1/1.0.2/1.1/1.1.1/1.1.2 /tmp symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in VMware Workstation 1.0.1/1.0.2/1.1/1.1.1/1.1.2. This impacts an unknown function of the file /tmp. Performing a manipulation results in symlink. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2000-0090. Furthermore, an exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in VMware Workstation 1.0.1/1.0.2/1.1/1.1.1/1.1.2 (Virtualization Software). This affects some unknown functionality of the file /tmp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a symlink vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-61. The product, when opening a file or directory, does not sufficiently account for when the file is a symbolic link that resolves to a target outside of the intended control sphere. This could allow an attacker to cause the product to operate on unauthorized files. This is going to have an impact on integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

VMWare 1.1.2 allows local users to cause a denial of service via a symlink attack.

The bug was discovered 01/01/2001. The weakness was published 01/17/2000 by harikiri (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2000-0090. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and a exploit are known.

After 2 years, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (3878), SecurityFocus (BID 943†) and OSVDB (1205†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Virtualization Software

Vendor

VMware

Name

Workstation

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.vmware.com/

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CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.6

VulDB Base Score: 5.1
VulDB Temp Score: 4.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Symlink
CWE: CWE-61 / CWE-59
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

01/17/2000 🔍
01/17/2000 +0 days 🔍
01/21/2000 +4 days 🔍
01/01/2001 +346 days 🔍
01/01/2001 +0 days 🔍
02/21/2003 +781 days 🔍
06/23/2014 +4139 days 🔍
05/23/2018 +1430 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: vmware.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: harikiri
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2000-0090 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0090
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15255
X-Force: 3878
SecurityFocus: 943 - VMware Symlink Vulnerability
OSVDB: 1205 - VMware Symlink Arbitrary File Overwrite

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

Entryinfo

Created: 06/23/2014 15:46
Updated: 05/23/2018 10:56
Changes: 06/23/2014 15:46 (58), 05/23/2018 10:56 (3)
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