CVE-2015-1044
UnknownEPSS 0.83%
Last modified
CVE-2015-1044 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. vmware-authd (aka the Authorization process) in VMware Workstation 10.x before 10.0.5, VMware Player 6.x before 6.0.5, and VMware ESXi 5.0 through 5.5 allows attackers to cause a host OS denial of service via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 0.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
vmware-authd (aka the Authorization process) in VMware Workstation 10.x before 10.0.5, VMware Player 6.x before 6.0.5, and VMware ESXi 5.0 through 5.5 allows attackers to cause a host OS denial of service via unspecified vectors.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Esxi | 5.0 |
| Vmware | Esxi | 5.1 |
| Vmware | Esxi | 5.5 |
| 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://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72336Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031645Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031646Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2015-0001.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72336Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031645Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031646Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2015-0001.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-1044?
vmware-authd (aka the Authorization process) in VMware Workstation 10.x before 10.0.5, VMware Player 6.x before 6.0.5, and VMware ESXi 5.0 through 5.5 allows attackers to cause a host OS denial of service via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2015-1044?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-1044 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1044?
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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