How severe is CVE-2015-1043?

CVE-2015-1043 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2015-1043 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-1043?

CVE-2015-1043 primarily affects Vmware Fusion. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1043?

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

When was CVE-2015-1043 published?

CVE-2015-1043 was published on 2015-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-1043

CVE-2015-1043 is a low-severity vulnerability in Vmware Fusion with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Vmware Fusion
Published: 2015-01-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Host Guest File System (HGFS) in VMware Workstation 10.x before 10.0.5, VMware Player 6.x before 6.0.5, and VMware Fusion 6.x before 6.0.5 and 7.x before 7.0.1 allows guest OS users to cause a guest OS denial of service via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1043?: The Host Guest File System (HGFS) in VMware Workstation 10.x before 10.0.5, VMware Player 6.x before 6.0.5, and VMware Fusion 6.x before 6.0.5 and 7.x before 7.0.1 allows guest OS users to cause a guest OS denial of service via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2015-1043?: CVE-2015-1043 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2015-1043 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-1043?: CVE-2015-1043 primarily affects Vmware Fusion. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1043?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-1043 published?: CVE-2015-1043 was published on 2015-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (16)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion:6.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion:6.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion:6.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:10.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:10.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:10.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:10.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:player:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:player:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:player:6.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:player:6.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:player:6.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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