CWE Code: 426
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 4.4
CWE Name:  Untrusted Search Path
Summary: untrusted search path vulnerability in the hgfs (aka shared folders) feature in vmware tools 10.0.5 in vmware esxi 5.0 through 6.0, vmware workstation pro 12.1.x before 12.1.1, vmware workstation player 12.1.x before 12.1.1, and vmware fusion 8.1.x before 8.1.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a trojan horse dll in the current working directory.
Access Authentication: NONE
Access Complexity: MEDIUM
Access Vector: LOCAL
Impact (C/I/A): PARTIAL/PARTIAL/PARTIAL
Published Date: 2016-08-08
Last Modified Date: 2018-10-09