CVE-2015-5191

Description

VMware Tools prior to 10.0.9 contains multiple file system races in libDeployPkg, related to the use of hard-coded paths under /tmp. Successful exploitation of this issue may result in a local privilege escalation. CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Category

6.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.06%
Vendor Advisory vmware.com
Affected: VMware VMware Tools
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100011 vdb entry third party advisory
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0013.html vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039013 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-5191?
CVE-2015-5191 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-5191?
To fix CVE-2015-5191, 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-2015-5191 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2015-5191 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2015-5191?
CVE-2015-5191 affects VMware VMware Tools.
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