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CVE-2007-0832

1.2 · LOW

VMware Workstation 5.5.3 34685 does not immediately change the availability of a shared clipboard when the "Enable copy and paste to and from this virtual machine" checkbox is changed, which allows…

Published Feb 7, 2007vmwareEPSS 0.28%

Overview

CVE-2007-0832 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting vmware workstation. It was published on February 7, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

VMware Workstation 5.5.3 34685 does not immediately change the availability of a shared clipboard when the "Enable copy and paste to and from this virtual machine" checkbox is changed, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information or conduct certain attacks that are facilitated by weaker isolation between the host and guest operating systems.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from vmware. Update workstation to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-0832?

CVE-2007-0832 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting vmware workstation. It was published on February 7, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2007-0832?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-0832?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from vmware. Update workstation to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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