CVE-2007-1069: High severity VMware Workstation vulnerability

Published May 2, 2007
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Updated

The memory management in VMware Workstation before 5.5.4 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (Windows virtual machine crash) by triggering certain general protection faults (GPF).

Affected Software

1 affected component
VMware Workstation<=5.5.3

Event History

May 2, 2007
CVE Published
07:19 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-1069?

CVE-2007-1069 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability that can lead to denial of service in affected versions of VMware Workstation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-1069?

To fix CVE-2007-1069, upgrade VMware Workstation to version 5.5.4 or later.

3

What types of systems are affected by CVE-2007-1069?

CVE-2007-1069 specifically affects VMware Workstation versions up to and including 5.5.3.

4

What kind of attack does CVE-2007-1069 allow?

CVE-2007-1069 allows attackers to cause a denial of service by triggering certain general protection faults.

5

Can CVE-2007-1069 lead to data loss?

While CVE-2007-1069 primarily causes a virtual machine crash, it may lead to potential data loss if an affected virtual machine is not properly saved.

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