CVE-2017-16512: hashicorp vagrant_vmware_fusion Race Condition
CVSS: 7.8v3.0HighModified
Published 29-03-2018Last modified 05-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2017-16512 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Race Condition vulnerability in hashicorp vagrant_vmware_fusion. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 21.2% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
0.30%
0%100%
Low · -0.01 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1reference
Timeline
- 29-03-2018PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The vagrant update process in Hashicorp vagrant-vmware-fusion 5.0.2 through 5.0.4 allows local users to steal root privileges via a crafted update request when no updates are available.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 7.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
High 7.2Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:CSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.30%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
21%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
-0.01 pp
From 0.31% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.30%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (m4.rkw.io)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Hashicorp1 product
- vagrant_vmware_fusion≥ 5.0.2, ≤ 5.0.4
1 vendor · 1 product
References
1 links- m4.rkw.io/blog/cve201716512-hashicorp-vagrantvmwarefusion-v502504-local-root.htmlX Refsource MISCExploitThird Party Advisory