How severe is CVE-2010-4296?

CVE-2010-4296 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2010-4296 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-4296?

CVE-2010-4296 primarily affects Vmware Workstation. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-4296?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2010-4296 published?

CVE-2010-4296 was published on 2010-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-4296

CVE-2010-4296 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vmware Workstation with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-863.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Vmware Workstation
Published: 2010-12-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

vmware-mount in VMware Workstation 7.x before 7.1.2 build 301548 on Linux, VMware Player 3.1.x before 3.1.2 build 301548 on Linux, VMware Server 2.0.2 on Linux, and VMware Fusion 3.1.x before 3.1.2 build 332101 does not properly load libraries, which allows host OS users to gain privileges via vectors involving shared object files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-4296?: vmware-mount in VMware Workstation 7.x before 7.1.2 build 301548 on Linux, VMware Player 3.1.x before 3.1.2 build 301548 on Linux, VMware Server 2.0.2 on Linux, and VMware Fusion 3.1.x before 3.1.2 build 332101 does not properly load libraries, which allows host OS users to gain privileges via vectors involving shared object files.
How severe is CVE-2010-4296?: CVE-2010-4296 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2010-4296 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-4296?: CVE-2010-4296 primarily affects Vmware Workstation. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4296?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2010-4296 published?: CVE-2010-4296 was published on 2010-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:7.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:7.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:player:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:player:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:player:3.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:server:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion:3.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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