CVE-2015-1043: Input Validation
First published: Thu Jan 29 2015(Updated: )
The Host Guest File System (HGFS) in VMware Workstation 10.x before 10.0.5, VMware Player 6.x before 6.0.5, and VMware Fusion 6.x before 6.0.5 and 7.x before 7.0.1 allows guest OS users to cause a guest OS denial of service via unspecified vectors.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| VMware Fusion Pro | =6.0 | |
| VMware Fusion Pro | =6.0.1 | |
| VMware Fusion Pro | =6.0.2 | |
| VMware Fusion Pro | =6.0.3 | |
| VMware Fusion Pro | =6.0.4 | |
| VMware Fusion Pro | =7.0 | |
| VMware Workstation and ESXi | =10.0 | |
| VMware Workstation and ESXi | =10.0.1 | |
| VMware Workstation and ESXi | =10.0.2 | |
| VMware Workstation and ESXi | =10.0.3 | |
| VMware Workstation and ESXi | =10.0.4 | |
| VMware Player | =6.0 | |
| VMware Player | =6.0.1 | |
| VMware Player | =6.0.2 | |
| VMware Player | =6.0.3 | |
| VMware Player | =6.0.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-1043?
CVE-2015-1043 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability affecting VMware products.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1043?
To fix CVE-2015-1043, you should update affected VMware products to their latest versions: VMware Workstation 10.0.5 or later, VMware Player 6.0.5 or later, and VMware Fusion 6.0.5 or later.
Which VMware products are impacted by CVE-2015-1043?
CVE-2015-1043 impacts VMware Workstation 10.x, VMware Player 6.x, and VMware Fusion 6.x and 7.x up to specific versions.
Can CVE-2015-1043 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2015-1043 does not allow for remote exploitation; it requires access to the guest operating system.
What are the symptoms of an exploit for CVE-2015-1043?
Exploitation of CVE-2015-1043 can lead to a denial of service in the guest operating system.
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