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CVE-2007-2491

UnknownEPSS 0.30%

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CVE-2007-2491 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The PIIX4 power management subsystem in EMC VMware Workstation 5.5.3.34685 and VMware Server 1.0.1.29996 allows local users to write to arbitrary memory locations via a crafted poke to I/O port 0x1004, triggering a denial of service (virtual machine crash) or other unspecified impact, a related issue to CVE-2007-1337.. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The PIIX4 power management subsystem in EMC VMware Workstation 5.5.3.34685 and VMware Server 1.0.1.29996 allows local users to write to arbitrary memory locations via a crafted poke to I/O port 0x1004, triggering a denial of service (virtual machine crash) or other unspecified impact, a related issue to CVE-2007-1337.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.30%

21.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
VmwareServer1.0.1_build_29996
VmwareWorkstation5.5.3_build_34685

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-2491?
The PIIX4 power management subsystem in EMC VMware Workstation 5.5.3.34685 and VMware Server 1.0.1.29996 allows local users to write to arbitrary memory locations via a crafted poke to I/O port 0x1004, triggering a denial of service (virtual machine crash) or other unspecified impact, a related issue to CVE-2007-1337.
How severe is CVE-2007-2491?
Severity scoring for CVE-2007-2491 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2491?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST