FKIE_CVE-2003-0631

Vulnerability from fkie_nvd - Published: 2003-08-27 04:00 - Updated: 2026-06-16 22:02
Severity
Summary
VMware GSX Server 2.5.1 build 4968 and earlier, and Workstation 4.0 and earlier, allows local users to gain root privileges via certain enivronment variables that are used when launching a virtual machine session.
References
cve@mitre.orghttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105899875225268&w=2
cve@mitre.orghttp://www.vmware.com/support/kb/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=1039
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105899875225268&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.vmware.com/support/kb/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=1039
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
vmware gsx_server 2.5.1
vmware workstation 4.0
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  "lastModified": "2026-06-16T22:02:33.213",
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