Local Privilege Escalation in VMware Horizon Client for Linux
CVE-2018-6964
7.8HIGH
Summary
A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists in VMware Horizon Client for Linux versions prior to 4.8.0 due to improper handling of SUID binaries. This flaw permits unprivileged users to escalate their privileges to root, potentially compromising system integrity. It is essential for users of affected versions to update their software to mitigate this risk.
Affected Version(s)
Horizon Client for Linux 4.x before 4.8.0 and prior
References
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