CVE-2010-1140

CVE-2010-1140 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vmware Workstation with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Description

The USB service in VMware Workstation 7.0 before 7.0.1 build 227600 and VMware Player 3.0 before 3.0.1 build 227600 on Windows might allow host OS users to gain privileges by placing a Trojan horse program at an unspecified location on the host OS disk.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-1140?
The USB service in VMware Workstation 7.0 before 7.0.1 build 227600 and VMware Player 3.0 before 3.0.1 build 227600 on Windows might allow host OS users to gain privileges by placing a Trojan horse program at an unspecified location on the host OS disk.
How severe is CVE-2010-1140?
CVE-2010-1140 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-1140 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-1140?
CVE-2010-1140 primarily affects Vmware Workstation. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1140?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-1140 published?
CVE-2010-1140 was published on 2010-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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