CVE-2015-1044

CVE-2015-1044 is a low-severity vulnerability in Vmware Workstation 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.

Key facts

Description

vmware-authd (aka the Authorization process) in VMware Workstation 10.x before 10.0.5, VMware Player 6.x before 6.0.5, and VMware ESXi 5.0 through 5.5 allows attackers to cause a host OS denial of service via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1044?
vmware-authd (aka the Authorization process) in VMware Workstation 10.x before 10.0.5, VMware Player 6.x before 6.0.5, and VMware ESXi 5.0 through 5.5 allows attackers to cause a host OS denial of service via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2015-1044?
CVE-2015-1044 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2015-1044 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-1044?
CVE-2015-1044 primarily affects Vmware Workstation. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1044?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-1044 published?
CVE-2015-1044 was published on 2015-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (16)

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