CVE-2010-1139: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2010-1139: Format string vulnerability in vmrun in VMware VIX API 1.6.x, VMware Workstation 6.5.x before 6.5.4 build 2...

Format string vulnerability in vmrun in VMware VIX API 1.6.x, VMware Workstation 6.5.x before 6.5.4 build 246459, VMware Player 2.5.x before 2.5.4 build 246459, and VMware Server 2.x on Linux, and VMware Fusion 2.x before 2.0.7 build 246742, allows local users to gain privileges via format string specifiers in process metadata.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 01:14 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This is a local privilege-escalation flaw in VMware's vmrun utility. A user who already has local access to an affected VMware host could potentially gain higher privileges. The main business concern is older virtualization desktops or servers that were never upgraded. Exposure is likely limited to legacy VMware hosted-product installations, especially Linux systems running vmrun from the affected versions. Modern fleets are unlikely to be exposed unless old Workstation, Player, Server, Fusion, or VIX API packages remain installed. Prioritize remediation if affected VMware tools remain on shared workstations, build systems, labs, or servers with multiple local users. For fully modernized fleets, this is mainly a legacy cleanup and asset-discovery issue. Mitigation focus: Inventory VMware hosted products and VIX API versions on endpoints and servers.; Upgrade Workstation to 6.5.4 build 246459 or later where applicable.; Upgrade Player to 2.5.4 build 246459 or later where applicable..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 02:49 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 12, 2010, 18:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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