Insecure SUID Wrapper in HashiCorp Vagrant VMware Fusion Plugin
CVE-2017-12579

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Hashicorp
Status
Vagrant Vmware Fusion
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 October 2017

What is CVE-2017-12579?

An insecure SUID wrapper binary present in the HashiCorp Vagrant VMware Fusion plugin version 4.0.24 and earlier allows non-root users to execute code with root privileges. This vulnerability can be exploited to gain unauthorized access to a root shell, potentially compromising the security of systems utilizing this plugin. It is crucial for users to upgrade to the latest version to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

References

https://m4.rkw.io/blog/cve201712579-local-root-privesc-in...
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43223/
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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