Security readout for executives and security teams
This flaw let a remote attacker abuse a VMware-related ActiveX logging control to create or overwrite files by supplying a full file path. That could damage local files or support further compromise, especially on systems where the vulnerable control was exposed through a browser. Likely exposure is legacy VMware installations that registered the affected ActiveX control, especially Windows workstations or servers running older VMware Server, Workstation, ACE, Player, or ESX-related components. The exact affected versions are not fully enumerated in the supplied CVE data. Prioritize discovery and retirement of legacy VMware components. The vulnerability is old, but arbitrary file overwrite through ActiveX is meaningful where obsolete software remains installed or browsers can instantiate the control. Mitigation focus: Review VMware advisory VMSA-2007-0006 and relevant product release notes.; Upgrade or remove affected legacy VMware products where still present.; Disable or unregister the vulnerable ActiveX control if vendor guidance supports it..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 4240CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- vmware-intraprocesslogging-file-overwrite(35675)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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