How severe is CVE-2004-2515?

CVE-2004-2515 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2004-2515 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-2515?

CVE-2004-2515 affects Vmware Workstation. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2515?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2004-2515 published?

CVE-2004-2515 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-2515

CVE-2004-2515 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vmware Workstation with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Vmware Workstation
Published: 2004-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Format string vulnerability in VMware Workstation 4.5.2 build-8848, if running with elevated privileges, might allow local users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in command line arguments. NOTE: it is not clear if there are any default or typical circumstances under which VMware would be running with privileges beyond those already available to the attackers, so this might not be a vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2515?: Format string vulnerability in VMware Workstation 4.5.2 build-8848, if running with elevated privileges, might allow local users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in command line arguments. NOTE: it is not clear if there are any default or typical circumstances under which VMware would be running with privileges beyond those already available to the attackers, so this might not be a vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2004-2515?: CVE-2004-2515 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-2515 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2515?: CVE-2004-2515 affects Vmware Workstation. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2515?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2004-2515 published?: CVE-2004-2515 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:4.5.2_build_8848:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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