Vulnerability Description
vmware-authd (aka the Authorization process) in VMware Workstation 10.x before 10.0.5, VMware Player 6.x before 6.0.5, and VMware ESXi 5.0 through 5.5 allows attackers to cause a host OS denial of service via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Workstation | 10.0 |
| Vmware | Esxi | 5.0 |
| Vmware | Player | 6.0 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62551
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62569
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62669
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72336Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031645Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031646Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2015-0001.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/100935
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62551
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62569
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62669
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72336Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031645Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031646Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2015-0001.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-1044?
CVE-2015-1044 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). vmware-authd (aka the Authorization process) in VMware Workstation 10.x before 10.0.5, VMware Player 6.x before 6.0.5, and VMware ESXi 5.0 through 5.5 allows attackers to cause a host OS denial of ser...
How severe is CVE-2015-1044?
CVE-2015-1044 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-1044?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Workstation, Vmware Esxi, Vmware Player.