CVE-2007-5023

Name: CVE-2007-5023
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2007-09-21T19:17:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.32%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-5023 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in EMC VMware Workstation before 5.5.5 Build 56455 and 6.x before 6.0.1 Build 55017, Player before 1.0.5 Build 56455 and Player 2 before 2.0.1 Build 55017, ACE before 1.0.3 Build 54075, and Server before 1.0.4 Build 56528 allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors, possibly involving a malicious "program.exe" file in the C: folder.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in EMC VMware Workstation before 5.5.5 Build 56455 and 6.x before 6.0.1 Build 55017, Player before 1.0.5 Build 56455 and Player 2 before 2.0.1 Build 55017, ACE before 1.0.3 Build 54075, and Server before 1.0.4 Build 56528 allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors, possibly involving a malicious "program.exe" file in the C: folder.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.32%

23.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Ace	>= 1.0, <= 1.0.3
Vmware	Player	>= 1.0.0, <= 1.0.5
Vmware	Player	>= 2.0, <= 2.0.1
Vmware	Server	>= 1.0, <= 1.0.4
Vmware	Workstation	>= 5, <= 5.5.5
Vmware	Workstation	>= 6.0, <= 6.0.1
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	6.06
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	6.10
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	7.04

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25732Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vmware.com/support/ace/doc/releasenotes_ace.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.vmware.com/support/player/doc/releasenotes_player.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.vmware.com/support/player2/doc/releasenotes_player2.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.vmware.com/support/server/doc/releasenotes_server.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.vmware.com/support/ws55/doc/releasenotes_ws55.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.vmware.com/support/ws6/doc/releasenotes_ws6.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25732Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vmware.com/support/ace/doc/releasenotes_ace.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.vmware.com/support/player/doc/releasenotes_player.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.vmware.com/support/player2/doc/releasenotes_player2.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.vmware.com/support/server/doc/releasenotes_server.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.vmware.com/support/ws55/doc/releasenotes_ws55.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.vmware.com/support/ws6/doc/releasenotes_ws6.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 21, 2007
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-5023?

How severe is CVE-2007-5023?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-5023 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5023?

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