Vulnerability Description
The Virtual Machine Communication Interface (VMCI) implementation in vmci.sys in VMware Workstation 8.x before 8.0.5 and 9.x before 9.0.1 on Windows, VMware Fusion 4.1 before 4.1.4 and 5.0 before 5.0.2, VMware View 4.x before 4.6.2 and 5.x before 5.1.2 on Windows, VMware ESXi 4.0 through 5.1, and VMware ESX 4.0 and 4.1 does not properly restrict memory allocation by control code, which allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Workstation | 8.0 |
| Microsoft | Windows | All versions |
| Vmware | Fusion | 4.1 |
| Vmware | View | 4.0.0 |
| Vmware | Esxi | 4.0 |
| Vmware | Esx | 4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2013-0002.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2013-0002.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-1406?
CVE-2013-1406 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The Virtual Machine Communication Interface (VMCI) implementation in vmci.sys in VMware Workstation 8.x before 8.0.5 and 9.x before 9.0.1 on Windows, VMware Fusion 4.1 before 4.1.4 and 5.0 before 5.0....
How severe is CVE-2013-1406?
CVE-2013-1406 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-1406?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Workstation, Microsoft Windows, Vmware Fusion, Vmware View, Vmware Esxi.