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CVE-2007-4155: Absolute path traversal vulnerability in a certain ActiveX control in vielib.dll in EMC VMware 6.0.0 allows...

Absolute path traversal vulnerability in a certain ActiveX control in vielib.dll in EMC VMware 6.0.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary local programs via a full pathname in the first two arguments to the (1) CreateProcess or (2) CreateProcessEx method.

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This old VMware ActiveX issue could let a malicious remote page cause a vulnerable Windows system to launch local programs through VMware's vielib.dll control. The bundle points to VMware security updates, but the affected-product data is incomplete. Treat exposure as legacy VMware client/server software with the ActiveX control present. Most likely exposed systems are legacy Windows endpoints or servers with affected VMware software and the vulnerable ActiveX control registered. The source bundle names VMware 6.0.0 and references VMware ESX Server, Server, Workstation, ACE, and Player advisories, but exact affected-version mapping is incomplete. Prioritize remediation if any legacy VMware software with ActiveX support remains in the environment. Although the CVE is old and not KEV-listed in the bundle, arbitrary local program execution through browser-exposed components is a serious legacy-risk pattern. Mitigation focus: Review VMware VMSA-2007-0006 and matching product release notes.; Apply the relevant VMware security update for affected legacy products.; Remove or disable the vulnerable ActiveX control where patching is not possible..

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