VMware Workstation 4.0 on Linux symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in VMware Workstation 4.0 on Linux. It has been declared as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function. Such manipulation leads to symlink. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2003-0480. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in VMware Workstation 4.0 on Linux (Virtualization Software) and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown processing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a symlink vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

VMware Workstation 4.0 for Linux allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and gain privileges via "symlink manipulation."

The weakness was disclosed 08/07/2003 (Website). The advisory is available at vmware.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2003-0480 since 06/27/2003. The exploitation is known to be difficult. Local access is required to approach this attack. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.9

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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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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

06/27/2003 🔍
08/07/2003 +41 days 🔍
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08/14/2014 +4025 days 🔍
06/14/2018 +1400 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: vmware.com

Advisory: vmware.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2003-0480 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2003-0480
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-20642
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20060413

Entryinfo

Created: 08/14/2014 18:25
Updated: 06/14/2018 11:10
Changes: 08/14/2014 18:25 (46), 06/14/2018 11:10 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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