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CVE-2007-5671

UnknownEPSS 0.39%

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CVE-2007-5671 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. HGFS.sys in the VMware Tools package in VMware Workstation 5.x before 5.5.6 build 80404, VMware Player before 1.0.6 build 80404, VMware ACE before 1.0.5 build 79846, VMware Server before 1.0.5 build 80187, and VMware ESX 2.5.4 through 3.0.2 does not properly validate arguments in user-mode METHOD_NEITHER IOCTLs to the \\.\hgfs device, which allows guest OS users to modify arbitrary memory locations in guest kernel memory and gain privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

HGFS.sys in the VMware Tools package in VMware Workstation 5.x before 5.5.6 build 80404, VMware Player before 1.0.6 build 80404, VMware ACE before 1.0.5 build 79846, VMware Server before 1.0.5 build 80187, and VMware ESX 2.5.4 through 3.0.2 does not properly validate arguments in user-mode METHOD_NEITHER IOCTLs to the \\.\hgfs device, which allows guest OS users to modify arbitrary memory locations in guest kernel memory and gain privileges.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.39%

30.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
VmwareAce1.0.0
VmwareAce1.0.1
VmwareAce1.0.2
VmwareAce1.0.3
VmwareAce1.0.4
VmwareEsx Server2.5.5
VmwarePlayer1.0.4
VmwareServer1.0.3
VmwareVmware Player1.0.0
VmwareVmware Player1.0.1
VmwareVmware Player1.0.2
VmwareVmware Player1.0.3
VmwareVmware Player1.0.5
VmwareVmware Server1.0.0
VmwareVmware Server1.0.1
VmwareVmware Server1.0.2
VmwareVmware Server1.0.4
VmwareVmware Workstation5.5.0
VmwareVmware Workstation5.5.2
VmwareVmware Workstation5.5.5
VmwareWorkstation5.5.1
VmwareWorkstation5.5.3
VmwareWorkstation5.5.4
VmwareEsx2.5.4
VmwareEsx3.0.0
VmwareEsx3.0.1
VmwareEsx3.0.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-5671?
HGFS.sys in the VMware Tools package in VMware Workstation 5.x before 5.5.6 build 80404, VMware Player before 1.0.6 build 80404, VMware ACE before 1.0.5 build 79846, VMware Server before 1.0.5 build 80187, and VMware ESX 2.5.4 through 3.0.2 does not properly validate arguments in user-mode METHOD_NEITHER IOCTLs to the \\.\hgfs device, which allows guest OS users to modify arbitrary memory locations in guest kernel memory and gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-2007-5671?
Severity scoring for CVE-2007-5671 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5671?
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