How severe is CVE-2014-2384?

CVE-2014-2384 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-2384 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-2384?

CVE-2014-2384 primarily affects Vmware Player. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2384?

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

When was CVE-2014-2384 published?

CVE-2014-2384 was published on 2014-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-2384

CVE-2014-2384 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vmware Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9. 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-399.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Vmware Player
Published: 2014-04-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

vmx86.sys in VMware Workstation 10.0.1 build 1379776 and VMware Player 6.0.1 build 1379776 on Windows might allow local users to cause a denial of service (read access violation and system crash) via a crafted buffer in an IOCTL call. NOTE: the researcher reports "Vendor rated issue as non-exploitable."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2384?: vmx86.sys in VMware Workstation 10.0.1 build 1379776 and VMware Player 6.0.1 build 1379776 on Windows might allow local users to cause a denial of service (read access violation and system crash) via a crafted buffer in an IOCTL call. NOTE: the researcher reports "Vendor rated issue as non-exploitable."
How severe is CVE-2014-2384?: CVE-2014-2384 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-2384 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-2384?: CVE-2014-2384 primarily affects Vmware Player. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2384?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-2384 published?: CVE-2014-2384 was published on 2014-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:player:6.0.1_build_1379776:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:10.0.1_build_1379776:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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