CVE-2018-6964

Description

VMware Horizon Client for Linux (4.x before 4.8.0 and prior) contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability due to insecure usage of SUID binary. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow unprivileged users to escalate their privileges to root on a Linux machine where Horizon Client is installed.

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.06%

Vendor Advisory vmware.com

Affected: VMware Horizon Client for Linux

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040989	vdb entry third party advisory
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0014.html	vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104315	vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-6964?: CVE-2018-6964 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-6964?: To fix CVE-2018-6964, 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-2018-6964 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-6964 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-2018-6964?: CVE-2018-6964 affects VMware Horizon Client for Linux.

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