Symlink Attack Vulnerability in VMware Tools Affects VMware Workstation
CVE-2014-4199

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor: Vmware
Status: Vm-support; Workstation; Tools
Vendor: CVE Published:; 28 August 2014

What is CVE-2014-4199?

The vulnerability in VMware Tools version 0.88, included with VMware Workstation up to version 10.0.3, allows local users to manipulate symlinks in the /tmp directory. This exploit can enable unauthorized access to modify or write arbitrary files, which may lead to further security breaches or compromise of sensitive data. Organizations using affected versions should apply appropriate security measures to mitigate this risk.

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