Description
This exploits an improper use of setuid binaries within VMware Fusion 10.1.3 - 11.5.3. The Open VMware USB Arbitrator Service can be launched outide of its standard path which allows loading of an attacker controlled binary. By creating a payload in the user home directory in a specific folder, and creating a hard link to the 'Open VMware USB Arbitrator Service' binary, we're able to launch it temporarily to start our payload with an effective UID of 0. @jeffball55 discovered an incomplete patch in 11.5.3 with a TOCTOU race. Successfully tested against 10.1.6, 11.5.1, 11.5.2, and 11.5.3.
Module options
To display the available options, load the module within the Metasploit console and run the commands 'show options' or 'show advanced':
msf > use exploit/osx/local/vmware/fusion_lpemsf undefined(fusion_lpe) > show actions ...actions...msf undefined(fusion_lpe) > set ACTION < action-name >msf undefined(fusion_lpe) > show options ...show and set options...msf undefined(fusion_lpe) > runPrioritise with Active Threat Intelligence
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