Security readout for executives and security teams
This is a legacy VMware local-file permission issue. A user already on the same machine may be able to view or alter license information through an insecure temporary log file. The source bundle does not identify exact affected versions or a vendor fix. Exposure is most plausible on legacy VMware installations running on shared or multi-user systems. The bundle lists affected vendor, product, and versions as n/a, so scope cannot be determined from the provided evidence. Prioritize as a legacy hygiene issue unless important shared VMware hosts are present. Business urgency rises if untrusted local users can access systems where VMware licensing integrity matters. Mitigation focus: Check VMware or current vendor guidance for CVE-2001-1059 applicability and fixes.; Inventory legacy VMware installations, especially on shared hosts.; Restrict local shell or desktop access to trusted users only..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- vmware-obtain-license-info(6925)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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