CVE-2007-4496: Medium severity VMware Workstation vulnerability
Unspecified vulnerability in EMC VMware Workstation before 5.5.5 Build 56455 and 6.x before 6.0.1 Build 55017, Player before 1.0.5 Build 56455 and Player 2 before 2.0.1 Build 55017, ACE before 1.0.3 Build 54075 and ACE 2 before 2.0.1 Build 55017, and Server before 1.0.4 Build 56528 allows authenticated users with administrative privileges on a guest operating system to corrupt memory and possibly execute arbitrary code on the host operating system via unspecified vectors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-4496?
The severity of CVE-2007-4496 is not explicitly defined, but it affects multiple VMware products which may lead to authentication issues.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4496?
To fix CVE-2007-4496, update to the specified patched versions of the affected VMware products.
Which VMware products are affected by CVE-2007-4496?
CVE-2007-4496 affects VMware Workstation, Player, Server, and ACE versions before certain builds.
Is CVE-2007-4496 a remote exploit?
CVE-2007-4496 involves authentication issues that may allow unauthorized access, which can be exploited remotely.
What is the impact of CVE-2007-4496 on VMware users?
The impact of CVE-2007-4496 on VMware users includes potential unauthorized access, which poses security risks.