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CVE-2014-3793

UnknownEPSS 1.15%

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CVE-2014-3793 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. VMware Tools in VMware Workstation 10.x before 10.0.2, VMware Player 6.x before 6.0.2, VMware Fusion 6.x before 6.0.3, and VMware ESXi 5.0 through 5.5, when a Windows 8.1 guest OS is used, allows guest OS users to gain guest OS privileges or cause a denial of service (kernel NULL pointer dereference and guest OS crash) via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 1.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

VMware Tools in VMware Workstation 10.x before 10.0.2, VMware Player 6.x before 6.0.2, VMware Fusion 6.x before 6.0.3, and VMware ESXi 5.0 through 5.5, when a Windows 8.1 guest OS is used, allows guest OS users to gain guest OS privileges or cause a denial of service (kernel NULL pointer dereference and guest OS crash) via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.15%

62.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
VmwareFusion6.0
VmwareFusion6.0.1
VmwareFusion6.0.2
VmwarePlayer6.0
VmwarePlayer6.0.1
VmwareWorkstation10.0
VmwareWorkstation10.0.1
VmwareEsxi5.0
VmwareEsxi5.1
VmwareEsxi5.5

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-3793?
VMware Tools in VMware Workstation 10.x before 10.0.2, VMware Player 6.x before 6.0.2, VMware Fusion 6.x before 6.0.3, and VMware ESXi 5.0 through 5.5, when a Windows 8.1 guest OS is used, allows guest OS users to gain guest OS privileges or cause a denial of service (kernel NULL pointer dereference and guest OS crash) via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2014-3793?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-3793 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3793?
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