CVE-2007-4591: Medium severity VMware Workstation vulnerability

Published Aug 29, 2007
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Updated

vstor-ws60.sys in VMWare Workstation 6.0 allows local users to cause a denial of service (host operating system crash) and possibly gain privileges by sending a small file buffer size value to the FsSetVolumeInformation IOCTL handler with an FsSetFileInformation subcode.

Affected Software

1 affected component
VMware Workstation=6.0

Event History

Aug 29, 2007
CVE Published
03:17 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-4591?

The severity of CVE-2007-4591 is considered high due to its potential to cause a denial of service and possible privilege escalation.

2

How can I mitigate CVE-2007-4591?

Mitigation for CVE-2007-4591 involves updating VMware Workstation to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.

3

What kind of exploit is associated with CVE-2007-4591?

CVE-2007-4591 can be exploited by local users who send a malformed file buffer to the FsSetVolumeInformation IOCTL handler.

4

Is CVE-2007-4591 specific to a particular VMware product?

Yes, CVE-2007-4591 specifically affects VMware Workstation version 6.0.

5

What impact can CVE-2007-4591 have on my system?

The impact of CVE-2007-4591 can range from system crashes to unauthorized privilege escalation on the host operating system.

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