CVE-2015-1044

Name: CVE-2015-1044
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-01-29T18:59:03.657+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.83%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

EPSS Probability

0.83%

52.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

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://secunia.com/advisories/62551
http://secunia.com/advisories/62569
http://secunia.com/advisories/62669
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
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/100935
http://secunia.com/advisories/62551
http://secunia.com/advisories/62569
http://secunia.com/advisories/62669
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
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/100935

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-1044?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2015-1044?

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Source: NVD / NIST