CVE-2007-5618

CVE-2007-5618 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vmware Player 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

Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in the Authorization and other services in VMware Player 1.0.x before 1.0.5 and 2.0 before 2.0.1, VMware Server before 1.0.4, and Workstation 5.x before 5.5.5 and 6.x before 6.0.1 might allow local users to gain privileges via malicious programs.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5618?
Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in the Authorization and other services in VMware Player 1.0.x before 1.0.5 and 2.0 before 2.0.1, VMware Server before 1.0.4, and Workstation 5.x before 5.5.5 and 6.x before 6.0.1 might allow local users to gain privileges via malicious programs.
How severe is CVE-2007-5618?
CVE-2007-5618 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-5618 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5618?
CVE-2007-5618 primarily affects Vmware Player. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5618?
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-2007-5618 published?
CVE-2007-5618 was published on 2007-10-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

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