Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2014-4199 is a local file-write weakness in VMware Tools' vm-support utility. A user already on an affected system could abuse temporary-file handling in /tmp to cause writes to unintended files. The source bundle does not provide a CVSS score, confirmed patch level, or active exploitation evidence. Exposure is most likely on older VMware Tools installations containing vm-support 0.88, including VMware Workstation through 10.0.3. The bundle says “other products” but does not enumerate them, so asset inventory must verify installed VMware Tools versions rather than relying on product names alone. Treat this as a legacy local-risk cleanup item. It is not shown as actively exploited, but arbitrary file write on old VMware Tools can become operationally serious where shared systems, administrators, or support workflows are involved. Prioritize inventory and vendor-supported upgrades. Mitigation focus: Inventory VMware Tools installations and identify vm-support 0.88.; Check VMware or Broadcom guidance for fixed versions and upgrade direction.; Prioritize replacement of unsupported VMware Workstation through 10.0.3 environments..
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- vmware-support-cve20144199-dos(95493)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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