CVE Catalog

CVE-2003-1291

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

VMware ESX Server 1.5.2 before Patch 4 allows local users to execute arbitrary programs as root via certain modified VMware ESX Server environment variables.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability allows for privilege escalation, potentially leading to unauthorized access to the system and data. Organizations may face serious security threats.

Recommendation

It is recommended to install the latest patch for VMware ESX Server to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, monitor environment variables for unauthorized modifications.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

VMware ESX Server 1.5.2 before Patch 4 allows local users to execute arbitrary programs as root via certain modified VMware ESX Server environment variables.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS