CVE-2007-1877
First published: Wed May 02 2007(Updated: )
VMware Workstation before 5.5.4 allows attackers to cause a denial of service against the guest OS by causing the virtual machine process (VMX) to store malformed configuration information.
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://secunia.com/advisories/25079
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018011
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23732
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1592
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33992
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/469011/30/6510/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/467936/30/6690/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-1877?
CVE-2007-1877 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to a denial of service against the guest operating system.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1877?
To mitigate CVE-2007-1877, you need to upgrade VMware Workstation to version 5.5.4 or later.
What vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2007-1877?
CVE-2007-1877 is specifically associated with vulnerabilities in the VMware Workstation versions before 5.5.4.
Who is affected by CVE-2007-1877?
Users running VMware Workstation versions prior to 5.5.4 are affected by CVE-2007-1877.
What impact does CVE-2007-1877 have on VMware users?
CVE-2007-1877 allows attackers to cause a denial of service, affecting the stability of the guest operating system.
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