CVE-2007-5618
UnknownEPSS 0.45%
Last modified
CVE-2007-5618 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in the Authorization and other services in VMware Player 1.0.x before 1.0.5 and 2.0 before 2.0.1, VMware Server before 1.0.4, and Workstation 5.x before 5.5.5 and 6.x before 6.0.1 might allow local users to gain privileges via malicious programs.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in the Authorization and other services in VMware Player 1.0.x before 1.0.5 and 2.0 before 2.0.1, VMware Server before 1.0.4, and Workstation 5.x before 5.5.5 and 6.x before 6.0.1 might allow local users to gain privileges via malicious programs.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Player | >= 1.0.0, < 1.0.5 |
| Vmware | Player | >= 2.0, < 2.0.1 |
| Vmware | Server | < 1.0.4 |
| Vmware | Workstation | >= 5.5, < 5.5.5 |
| Vmware | Workstation | >= 6.0, < 6.0.1 |
References
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2007-September/065902.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26890Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/489739/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28276Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28289Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- 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.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3229Third Party Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0905/referencesThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2007-September/065902.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26890Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/489739/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28276Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28289Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- 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.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3229Third Party Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0905/referencesThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2007-5618?
Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in the Authorization and other services in VMware Player 1.0.x before 1.0.5 and 2.0 before 2.0.1, VMware Server before 1.0.4, and Workstation 5.x before 5.5.5 and 6.x before 6.0.1 might allow local users to gain privileges via malicious programs.
How severe is CVE-2007-5618?
Severity scoring for CVE-2007-5618 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5618?
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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