CVE-2011-1126

CVE-2011-1126 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vmware Vix Api with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. 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-264.

Key facts

Description

VMware vmrun, as used in VIX API 1.x before 1.10.3 and VMware Workstation 6.5.x and 7.x before 7.1.4 build 385536 on Linux, might allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse shared library in an unspecified directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-1126?
VMware vmrun, as used in VIX API 1.x before 1.10.3 and VMware Workstation 6.5.x and 7.x before 7.1.4 build 385536 on Linux, might allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse shared library in an unspecified directory.
How severe is CVE-2011-1126?
CVE-2011-1126 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-1126 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-1126?
CVE-2011-1126 primarily affects Vmware Vix Api. In total, 25 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1126?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-1126 published?
CVE-2011-1126 was published on 2011-04-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (25)

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