CVE-2003-0480 Path traversal in n/a
Local attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via symlink manipulation to gain elevated privileges on Linux systems running VMware Workstation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2003-0480?
CVE-2003-0480 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in Vmware Workstation, published on 28 Jun 2003. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
VMware Workstation 4.0 for Linux allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and gain privileges via "symlink manipulation."
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0480?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Vmware Workstation.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0480?
No fix has been published for CVE-2003-0480 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2003-0480 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-0480 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Vmware Workstation
Sources
Also known as GHSA-75mq-57vc-998v.