Vulnerability Description
The VMware Tools HGFS (aka Shared Folders) implementation in VMware Workstation 11.x before 11.1.2, VMware Player 7.x before 7.1.2, VMware Fusion 7.x before 7.1.2, and VMware ESXi 5.0 through 6.0 allows Windows guest OS users to gain guest OS privileges or cause a denial of service (guest OS kernel memory corruption) via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Player | 7.0 |
| Vmware | Workstation | 11.0 |
| Vmware | Esxi | 5.0 |
| Vmware | Fusion | 7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034603
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034604
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0001.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034603
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034604
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0001.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-6933?
CVE-2015-6933 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.3 (MEDIUM). The VMware Tools HGFS (aka Shared Folders) implementation in VMware Workstation 11.x before 11.1.2, VMware Player 7.x before 7.1.2, VMware Fusion 7.x before 7.1.2, and VMware ESXi 5.0 through 6.0 allo...
How severe is CVE-2015-6933?
CVE-2015-6933 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-6933?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Player, Vmware Workstation, Vmware Esxi, Vmware Fusion.