CVE-2007-1069
First published: Wed May 02 2007(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).
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| VMware Workstation and ESXi | <=5.5.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.vmware.com/support/ws55/doc/releasenotes_ws55.html#554
- http://www.reversemode.com/index.php?option=com_remository&Itemid=2&func=fileinfo&id=49
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25079
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018011
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23732
- http://osvdb.org/35507
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1592
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33994
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/469011/30/6510/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/467936/30/6690/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/467836/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1069?
To fix CVE-2007-1069, upgrade VMware Workstation to version 5.5.4 or later.
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.
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.
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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