VMware Workstation local format string
| vmware-format-string (18297) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
VMware Workstation is vulnerable to a format string attack. A local attacker could issue a specially-crafted command to cause VMware Workstation to display a dialog box that contains sensitive information.
Platforms Affected:
- VMware, Workstation 4.5.2_build_8848
Remedy:
No remedy available as of June 27, 2009.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
References:
- Full-Disclosure Mailing List, Mon Nov 29 2004 - 09:45:01 CST , Format string flaw in VMWare Workstation 4.5.2 build-8848. at http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2004-11/1320.html.
- BID-11737: VMWare Workstation Local Format String Vulnerability
- CVE-2004-2515: 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.
- OSVDB ID: 12169: VMware Workstation Format String Vulnerability
Reported:
Nov 29, 2004
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