CVE-2001-1059

N/A Unknown
Published: July 30, 2001 Modified: April 16, 2026
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Description

VMWare creates a temporary file vmware-log.USERNAME with insecure permissions, which allows local users to read or modify license information.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/5475
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/200455
Source: cve@mitre.org
Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3119
Source: cve@mitre.org
Patch Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6925
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.osvdb.org/5475
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/200455
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3119
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6925
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.0%
14th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

vmware