CVE-2011-2145: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2011-2145: mount.vmhgfs in the VMware Host Guest File System (HGFS) in VMware Workstation 7.1.x before 7.1.4, VMware P...

mount.vmhgfs in the VMware Host Guest File System (HGFS) in VMware Workstation 7.1.x before 7.1.4, VMware Player 3.1.x before 3.1.4, VMware Fusion 3.1.x before 3.1.3, VMware ESXi 3.5 through 4.1, and VMware ESX 3.0.3 through 4.1, when a Solaris or FreeBSD guest OS is used, allows guest OS users to modify arbitrary guest OS files via unspecified vectors, related to a "procedural error."

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 22:53 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an older VMware shared-folder component issue. In certain Solaris or FreeBSD guest systems, a guest user could modify arbitrary files inside that guest. The source bundle does not indicate host escape or active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to legacy VMware deployments using affected versions with Solaris or FreeBSD guest operating systems and HGFS/shared-folder functionality present. Modern environments are unlikely exposed unless old products remain in use. Treat as targeted legacy-risk cleanup, not an emergency internet-wide exposure based on current evidence. Prioritize if affected VMware platforms still support Solaris or FreeBSD guests in sensitive environments. Mitigation focus: Upgrade VMware Workstation to 7.1.4 or later if using 7.1.x.; Upgrade VMware Player to 3.1.4 or later if using 3.1.x.; Upgrade VMware Fusion to 3.1.3 or later if using 3.1.x..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 00:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 6, 2011, 19:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Source materials

CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
vmware-mountvmhgfs-privilege-esc(67815)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
openSUSE-SU-2011:0617CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_SUSE

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