Unscored severity · published Nov 18, 2005
CVE-2005-2939
Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in VMWare Workstation 5.0.0 build-13124 might allow local users to gain privileges via a malicious "program.exe" file in the C: folder
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CVSS
0.3%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in VMWare Workstation 5.0.0 build-13124 might allow local users to gain privileges via a malicious "program.exe" file in the C: folder.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.3% · higher than 27% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
WO
Workstation · Vmware
5.0.0_build_13124 · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2005-2939
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2005-2939
securitytracker.com
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015225
Vendor Advisory
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=340&type=vulnerabilities
www.securityfocus.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15448
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