Vulnerability Details : CVE-2015-5191
VMware Tools prior to 10.0.9 contains multiple file system races in libDeployPkg, related to the use of hard-coded paths under /tmp. Successful exploitation of this issue may result in a local privilege escalation. CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vulnerability category: Gain privilege
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2015-5191
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.04%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 6 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2015-5191
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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3.7
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LOW | AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
1.9
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6.4
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NIST |
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6.7
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
0.8
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5.9
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2015-5191
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The product contains a code sequence that can run concurrently with other code, and the code sequence requires temporary, exclusive access to a shared resource, but a timing window exists in which the shared resource can be modified by another code sequence that is operating concurrently.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2015-5191
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039013
VMware vCenter Server and Tools Multiple Bugs Let Local Host System Users Obtain Passwords and Sensitive Information and Let Local Users Gain Elevated Privileges - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100011
VMware Tools CVE-2015-5191 Local Privilege Escalation VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0013.html
VMSA-2017-0013Vendor Advisory
Products affected by CVE-2015-5191
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:tools:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*When used together with: Linux » Linux Kernel