CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-2939

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

An unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in VMWare Workstation 5.0.0 build-13124 might allow local users to gain privileges via a malicious 'program.exe' file in the C: folder.

Risk Assessment

The risk involves the potential execution of malicious code with the victim's privileges, which could lead to system compromise by a local attacker.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update VMWare Workstation to the latest version and use quoted paths in system configuration to prevent similar vulnerabilities.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in VMWare Workstation 5.0.0 build-13124 might allow local users to gain privileges via a malicious "program.exe" file in the C: folder.

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