CVE-2000-0090
LowExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk25th percentile - higher than 25% of all known CVEs
Summary
VMware 1.1.2 allows local users to perform a symlink attack, which can lead to denial of service.
Risk Assessment
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to disrupt system operations, potentially affecting service availability within the organization.
Recommendation
It is recommended to upgrade to a newer version of VMware to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.
Other vulnerabilities in VMware 1.1.2
See all- CVE-2005-4459High
A heap-based buffer overflow in VMware NAT networking components (vmnat.exe and vmnet-natd) in Workstation 5.5, GSX Server 3.2, ACE 1.0.1, and Player 1.0 allows remote authenticated attackers, including guests, to execute arbitrary code via crafted EPRT and PORT FTP commands.
- CVE-2023-20900High
A malicious actor that has been granted Guest Operation Privileges in a target virtual machine may be able to elevate their privileges if that target virtual machine has been assigned a more privileged Guest Alias.
Original NVD description (English source)
VMWare 1.1.2 allows local users to cause a denial of service via a symlink attack.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS