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CVE-2004-2515

Format string vulnerability in VMware Workstation 4.5.2 build-8848, if running w...

High CVSS 7.2

Overview

Format string vulnerability in VMware Workstation 4.5.2 build-8848, if running with elevated privileges, might allow local users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in command line arguments. NOTE: it is not clear if there are any default or typical circumstances under which VMware would be running with privileges beyond those already available to the attackers, so this might not be a vulnerability.

CWE: N/A Published: 2004-12-31T05:00:00.000
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🟠 HIGH.

  • CVSS: 7.2 (HIGH)
  • Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)

Recommended actions:

  • Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
  • Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.

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