How severe is CVE-2007-0833?

CVE-2007-0833 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2007-0833 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-0833?

CVE-2007-0833 affects Vmware Workstation. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0833?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2007-0833 published?

CVE-2007-0833 was published on 2007-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-0833

CVE-2007-0833 is a low-severity vulnerability in Vmware Workstation with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 1.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Vmware Workstation
Published: 2007-02-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

VMware Workstation 5.5.3 34685, when the "Enable copy and paste to and from this virtual machine" option is enabled, preserves clipboard data on the guest operating system after it was deleted on the host operating system, which might allow local users to read clipboard contents by moving the focus back to the host operating system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-0833?: VMware Workstation 5.5.3 34685, when the "Enable copy and paste to and from this virtual machine" option is enabled, preserves clipboard data on the guest operating system after it was deleted on the host operating system, which might allow local users to read clipboard contents by moving the focus back to the host operating system.
How severe is CVE-2007-0833?: CVE-2007-0833 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2007-0833 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-0833?: CVE-2007-0833 affects Vmware Workstation. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0833?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-0833 published?: CVE-2007-0833 was published on 2007-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:5.5.3_build_34685:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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