VDB
CVE-2015-5191
CVE-2015-5191
PUBLISHED
Reported by vmware · Published July 28, 2017
VMware Tools prior to 10.0.9 contains multiple file system races in libDeployPkg, related to the use of hard-coded paths under /tmp. Successful exploitation of this issue may result in a local privilege escalation. CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Fixed versions
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| Package | Ecosystem | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| tools | vmware | 10.0.8 |
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| VMware | VMware Tools | VMware Tools prior to 10.0.9 |
| VMware | VMware Tools | 10.0.9 |
Timeline
- Mar 15, 2017 CVE Published
- Feb 4, 2022 EPSS Score (30 in total, the first dated here)
- Sep 16, 2024 CVE Updated
- Apr 6, 2026 Security Advisory (2 in total, the first dated here)
- Oct 13, 2026 Coalition ESS Score
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