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CVE-2013-1406

UnknownEPSS 0.97%

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CVE-2013-1406 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Virtual Machine Communication Interface (VMCI) implementation in vmci.sys in VMware Workstation 8.x before 8.0.5 and 9.x before 9.0.1 on Windows, VMware Fusion 4.1 before 4.1.4 and 5.0 before 5.0.2, VMware View 4.x before 4.6.2 and 5.x before 5.1.2 on Windows, VMware ESXi 4.0 through 5.1, and VMware ESX 4.0 and 4.1 does not properly restrict memory allocation by control code, which allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 0.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Virtual Machine Communication Interface (VMCI) implementation in vmci.sys in VMware Workstation 8.x before 8.0.5 and 9.x before 9.0.1 on Windows, VMware Fusion 4.1 before 4.1.4 and 5.0 before 5.0.2, VMware View 4.x before 4.6.2 and 5.x before 5.1.2 on Windows, VMware ESXi 4.0 through 5.1, and VMware ESX 4.0 and 4.1 does not properly restrict memory allocation by control code, which allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.97%

57.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
VmwareWorkstation8.0
VmwareWorkstation8.0.0.18997
VmwareWorkstation8.0.1
VmwareWorkstation8.0.1.27038
VmwareWorkstation8.0.2
VmwareWorkstation8.0.3
VmwareWorkstation8.0.4
VmwareWorkstation9.0
VmwareFusion4.1
VmwareFusion4.1.1
VmwareFusion4.1.2
VmwareFusion4.1.3
VmwareFusion5.0
VmwareFusion5.0.1
VmwareView4.0.0
VmwareView4.5
VmwareView4.6.0
VmwareView4.6.1
VmwareView5.0
VmwareView5.0.0
VmwareView5.0.1
VmwareView5.1.0
VmwareView5.1.1
VmwareEsxi4.0
VmwareEsxi4.1
VmwareEsxi5.0
VmwareEsxi5.1
VmwareEsx4.0
VmwareEsx4.1

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-1406?
The Virtual Machine Communication Interface (VMCI) implementation in vmci.sys in VMware Workstation 8.x before 8.0.5 and 9.x before 9.0.1 on Windows, VMware Fusion 4.1 before 4.1.4 and 5.0 before 5.0.2, VMware View 4.x before 4.6.2 and 5.x before 5.1.2 on Windows, VMware ESXi 4.0 through 5.1, and VMware ESX 4.0 and 4.1 does not properly restrict memory allocation by control code, which allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2013-1406?
Severity scoring for CVE-2013-1406 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1406?
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