CVE-2004-2515

Public Exploit

Description

Format string vulnerability in VMware Workstation 4.5.2 build-8848, if running with elevated privileges, might allow local users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in command line arguments. NOTE: it is not clear if there are any default or typical circumstances under which VMware would be running with privileges beyond those already available to the attackers, so this might not be a vulnerability.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.05%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2004-11/1320.html	exploit mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11737	vdb entry
http://www.osvdb.org/12169	vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18297	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-2515?: CVE-2004-2515 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2004-2515?: To fix CVE-2004-2515, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2004-2515 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2004-2515 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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