VMware Tools 3.1 - HGFS.Sys Local Privilege Escalation

VMware Tools 3.1 - HGFS.Sys Local Privilege Escalation // source: https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26556/info VMware Tools is prone to a privilege-escalation vulnerability. The application fails to properly drop privileges before performing certain functions. An attacker can exploit this in the...

VMware Tools hgfs.sys Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability Exploit

No description provided by source. / VMware Tools hgfs.sys Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability Exploit Created by SoBeIt Main file of exploit Tested on: Windows XP PRO SP2 Chinese Windows XP PRO SP2 English...

VMware Tools 3.1 - 'HGFS.Sys' Local Privilege Escalation

// source: https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26556/info VMware Tools is prone to a privilege-escalation vulnerability. The application fails to properly drop privileges before performing certain functions. An attacker can exploit this in the guest opertaing system to elevate privileges in the hos...

CVE-2007-1056

VMware Workstation 5.5.3 build 34685 does not provide per-user restrictions on certain privileged actions, which allows local users to perform restricted operations such as changing system time, accessing hardware components, and stopping the "VMware tools service" service. NOTE: exploitation is...

[Full-disclosure] VMware Workstation multiple denial of service and isolation manipulation vulnerabilities

Suggested severity level: Medium. Type of Risk: Denial of Service, Privilege Elevation, Un-authorize Access. Affected Software: VMware Workstation, version 5.5.3 build 34685 including installation of "VMware Tools" of the same version, in the guest OS. Older versions and other products by the...

Vmare workstation guest isolation weaknesses (clipboard transfer)

Suggested severity level: Low Type of Risk: isolation failure, information leakage, infection path Affected Software: VMware Workstation, version 5.5.3 build 34685 including installation of "VMware tools" of the same version on the guest OS. Other products by the vendor using the same isolation...