CVE-2007-1876

CVE-2007-1876 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

Description

VMware Workstation before 5.5.4, when running a 64-bit Windows guest on a 64-bit host, allows local users to "corrupt the virtual machine's register context" by debugging a local program and stepping into a "syscall instruction."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1876?
VMware Workstation before 5.5.4, when running a 64-bit Windows guest on a 64-bit host, allows local users to "corrupt the virtual machine's register context" by debugging a local program and stepping into a "syscall instruction."
How severe is CVE-2007-1876?
CVE-2007-1876 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-1876 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-1876?
CVE-2007-1876 affects Vmware Workstation. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1876?
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-2007-1876 published?
CVE-2007-1876 was published on 2007-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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