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Debian 12: DSA-5919-1 critical: open-vm-tools file handling issue

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Calendar Grey May 14, 2025
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Vulnerable file management in open-vm-tools enables local users to manipulate files, compromising the security of virtual machines.
It was discovered that insecure file handling in open-vm-tools, an open source implementation of VMware Tools, may allow an unprivileged local guest user to tamper local files to t...
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security advisory security issue Debian file handling local user open-vm-tools

Summary

For the stable distribution (bookworm), this problem has been fixed in
version 2:12.2.0-1+deb12u3.

We recommend that you upgrade your open-vm-tools packages.

For the detailed security status of open-vm-tools please refer to its
security tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/open-vm-tools

Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://www.debian.org/security/



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Package: open-vm-tools
CVE ID: CVE-2025-22247

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security advisory security issue Debian file handling local user open-vm-tools

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