CVE-2007-0833: Low severity VMware Workstation vulnerability

Published Feb 7, 2007

Updated

VMware Workstation 5.5.3 34685, when the "Enable copy and paste to and from this virtual machine" option is enabled, preserves clipboard data on the guest operating system after it was deleted on the host operating system, which might allow local users to read clipboard contents by moving the focus back to the host operating system.

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-2007-0833?

CVE-2007-0833 is considered a low-severity vulnerability.

How does CVE-2007-0833 affect VMware Workstation 5.5.3?

CVE-2007-0833 allows local users to access clipboard data that has been deleted on the host operating system.

What are the risks associated with CVE-2007-0833?

The risk associated with CVE-2007-0833 includes potential leakage of sensitive information through clipboard data.

How can I mitigate CVE-2007-0833?

To mitigate CVE-2007-0833, disable the 'Enable copy and paste to and from this virtual machine' option in VMware Workstation.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2007-0833?

No specific patch was released for CVE-2007-0833, but altering the clipboard settings can reduce exposure.