CVE-2010-3277 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary web scripts by placing a malicious index.htm file in the installation directory, affecting VMware Workstation and Player users.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2010-3277?
CVE-2010-3277 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Vmware Player, published on 28 Sep 2010. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The installer in VMware Workstation 7.x before 7.1.2 build 301548 and VMware Player 3.x before 3.1.2 build 301548 renders an index.htm file if present in the installation directory, which might allow local users to trigger unintended interpretation of web script or HTML by creating this file.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-3277?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Vmware Player, Vmware Workstation.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3277?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-3277 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2010-3277 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-3277 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Vmware Player
Sources
Also known as GHSA-38hp-c2qq-q6vh.