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CVE-2007-4591 affects VMware Workstation 6.0 on hosts with the vstor-ws60.sys driver. A local user could crash the host operating system, and the sources say privilege gain may be possible. This matters mainly for legacy desktops, lab hosts, or shared systems still running this old VMware version. Exposure is likely limited to systems still running VMware Workstation 6.0 with the affected driver installed. Risk is higher on shared workstations, jump hosts, training labs, or developer machines where non-admin local users can log in. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless affected shared systems remain in use. The absence of active-exploitation evidence reduces urgency, but host crashes and possible privilege gain justify prioritizing any remaining VMware Workstation 6.0 deployments. Mitigation focus: Inventory hosts for VMware Workstation 6.0 and vstor-ws60.sys.; Check VMware or trusted advisory guidance for fixed versions or vendor workarounds.; Remove or upgrade unsupported VMware Workstation 6.0 installations where feasible..
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- vmware-vmstor-privilege-escalation(36277)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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