CVE-2003-0631: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2003-0631: VMware GSX Server 2.5.1 build 4968 and earlier, and Workstation 4.0 and earlier, allows local users to gain...

VMware GSX Server 2.5.1 build 4968 and earlier, and Workstation 4.0 and earlier, allows local users to gain root privileges via certain enivronment variables that are used when launching a virtual machine session.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 01:58 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This affects very old VMware virtualization software on Linux. A person who already has local access to the host could potentially turn that access into root privileges when a virtual machine session is launched. The source bundle does not provide CVSS scoring or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Linux hosts still running VMware GSX Server 2.5.1 build 4968 or earlier, or VMware Workstation 4.0 or earlier. Internet exposure is not indicated; the described attacker position is local user access. Treat this as high priority only if the affected legacy VMware software is still present. It is not described as remotely exploitable, but root privilege escalation on a virtualization host can materially increase business impact if local access exists. Mitigation focus: Inventory Linux hosts for the affected VMware GSX Server and Workstation versions.; Review VMware KB 1039 or archived vendor guidance for the official remediation path.; Remove or retire affected legacy VMware installations where no supported fix is available..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 09:16 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 2, 2003, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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