Security readout for executives and security teams
This vulnerability affects older VMware desktop and server virtualization products. A malicious Checkpoint file could, with user assistance, crash the host or run code on the host operating system. Business urgency depends on whether legacy VMware versions remain in use and whether users handle externally supplied VM files. Exposure is most likely in environments still running the listed legacy VMware Workstation, Player, Fusion, ESXi, or ESX versions. Internet exposure is not the key factor; the source describes a user-assisted attack involving a crafted Checkpoint file. Prioritize remediation where legacy VMware products remain operational, especially on administrator workstations or hosts running sensitive workloads. If the affected versions are no longer present, urgency drops substantially. The main business risk is host compromise or outage through unsafe handling of VM-related files. Mitigation focus: Upgrade VMware Workstation to 7.1.6, 8.0.4, or later as applicable.; Upgrade VMware Player to 3.1.6, 4.0.4, or later as applicable.; Upgrade VMware Fusion 4.x to 4.1.3 or later..
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- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:17178CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
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