CVE-2004-2515 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via format string vulnerabilities in command line arguments if VMware Workstation runs with elevated privileges.
- 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-2004-2515?
CVE-2004-2515 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Vmware Workstation, published on 25 Oct 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Format string vulnerability in VMware Workstation 4.5.2 build-8848, if running with elevated privileges, might allow local users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in command line arguments. NOTE: it is not clear if there are any default or typical circumstances under which VMware would be running with privileges beyond those already available to the attackers, so this might not be a vulnerability.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-2515?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Vmware Workstation.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2515?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-2515 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2004-2515 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-2515 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Vmware Workstation
Sources
Also known as GHSA-37f6-2x94-2r9p.