CVE-2007-0832: Low severity VMware Workstation vulnerability

Published Feb 7, 2007

Updated

VMware Workstation 5.5.3 34685 does not immediately change the availability of a shared clipboard when the "Enable copy and paste to and from this virtual machine" checkbox is changed, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information or conduct certain attacks that are facilitated by weaker isolation between the host and guest operating systems.

Affected Software

1 affected component

VMware Workstation=5.5.3_build_34685

Event History

Feb 7, 2007

CVE Published

10:28 PM

Feb 8, 2007

CVE Published

via MITRE·03:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·03:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-0832?

CVE-2007-0832 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive information.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0832?

To fix CVE-2007-0832, users should ensure that the shared clipboard feature is disabled when not in use.

What software versions are affected by CVE-2007-0832?

CVE-2007-0832 affects VMware Workstation version 5.5.3 build 34685.

What kind of attacks can CVE-2007-0832 enable?

CVE-2007-0832 can facilitate local attacks that exploit the clipboard for unauthorized information sharing.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2007-0832?

A valid workaround for CVE-2007-0832 is to manually toggle the clipboard settings and verify their effect immediately after making the change.