CVE-2015-1043

Name: CVE-2015-1043
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-01-29T18:59:02.657+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.79%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-1043 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Host Guest File System (HGFS) in VMware Workstation 10.x before 10.0.5, VMware Player 6.x before 6.0.5, and VMware Fusion 6.x before 6.0.5 and 7.x before 7.0.1 allows guest OS users to cause a guest OS denial of service via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 0.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Host Guest File System (HGFS) in VMware Workstation 10.x before 10.0.5, VMware Player 6.x before 6.0.5, and VMware Fusion 6.x before 6.0.5 and 7.x before 7.0.1 allows guest OS users to cause a guest OS denial of service via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.79%

51.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Fusion	6.0
Vmware	Fusion	6.0.1
Vmware	Fusion	6.0.2
Vmware	Fusion	6.0.3
Vmware	Fusion	6.0.4
Vmware	Fusion	7.0
Vmware	Workstation	10.0
Vmware	Workstation	10.0.1
Vmware	Workstation	10.0.2
Vmware	Workstation	10.0.3
Vmware	Workstation	10.0.4
Vmware	Player	6.0
Vmware	Player	6.0.1
Vmware	Player	6.0.2
Vmware	Player	6.0.3
Vmware	Player	6.0.4

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/62551
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72337Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031644Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2015-0001.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/100934
http://secunia.com/advisories/62551
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72337Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031644Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2015-0001.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/100934

Timeline

Published: Jan 29, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-1043?

How severe is CVE-2015-1043?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-1043 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1043?

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