CVE-1999-0733 | VMware Workstation 1.0.1 on Linux HOME memory corruption (EDB-19371 / BID-490)
A vulnerability was found in VMware Workstation 1.0.1 on Linux. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code. The manipulation of the argument HOME as part of Environment Variable leads to memory corruption.
This vulnerability was named CVE-1999-0733. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. This vulnerability has a historic impact due to its background and reception.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.