Local Code Execution Vulnerability in HashiCorp Vagrant VMware Fusion Plugin
CVE-2017-11741

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Hashicorp
Status
Vagrant Vmware Fusion
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 August 2017

What is CVE-2017-11741?

The Vagrant VMware Fusion plugin by HashiCorp, prior to version 4.0.24, is susceptible to a local code execution vulnerability due to inadequate permissions on the sudo helper scripts. This flaw permits local users to manipulate the scripts, leading to the potential execution of arbitrary code with elevated root privileges. Proper mitigation strategies are essential to prevent unauthorized access and maintain system integrity.

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References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Aug/0
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43224/
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https://m4.rkw.io/blog/cve201711741-local-root-privesc-in...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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