CVE-2007-5618

Name: CVE-2007-5618
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2007-10-21T21:17:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.45%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

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

EPSS Probability

0.45%

36.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

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://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2008/000008.htmlVendor 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/security/advisories/VMSA-2008-0005.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.vmware.com/support/ace2/doc/releasenotes_ace2.htmlVendor 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.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://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2008/000008.htmlVendor 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/security/advisories/VMSA-2008-0005.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.vmware.com/support/ace2/doc/releasenotes_ace2.htmlVendor 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.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3229Third Party Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0905/referencesThird Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-5618?

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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Source: NVD / NIST