Description
VMWare creates a temporary file vmware-log.USERNAME with insecure permissions, which allows local users to read or modify license information.
References (4)
Core 4
Core References
Patch, Vendor Advisory vdb-entry
x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3119
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6925
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_osvdb
http://www.osvdb.org/5475
Vendor Advisory mailing-list
x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/200455
Scores
EPSS
0.0004
EPSS Percentile
13.8%
Details
Status
published
Products (1)
vmware/workstation
2.0
Published
Jul 30, 2001
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026