CVE-2015-1044

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.

3.3

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.29%

Vendor Advisory vmware.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031645	vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72336	vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2015-0001.html	patch vendor advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/62569	third party advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/100935	vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031646	vdb entry third party advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/62551	third party advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/62669	third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-1044?: CVE-2015-1044 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-1044?: To fix CVE-2015-1044, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2015-1044 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2015-1044 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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