Title: Linux VMWare Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Severity: HIGH
Description:
VMWare is virtual machine software produced by VMWare inc. VMWare version 1.0.1 for Linux is vulnerable to a buffer overflow attack. Since VMWare is installed with binaries that are setuid root, local users can exploit the hole allowing for arbitrary code to be executed as root. The consequences are a local root compromise.
Affected Products:
- VMWare VMWare 1.0.1
References:
- Cyberspace 2000: Team Asylum Security Advisory
- VMWare Incorporated: VMware Security Alert
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