Security readout for executives and security teams
This CVE affects older Windows installations of VMware Workstation and VMware Player. A local host user could run a crafted application to gain higher privileges on the host operating system. It is not a remote takeover by itself, but it can turn limited host access into broader control. Exposure is likely limited to Windows endpoints or lab systems still running VMware Workstation 8.x earlier than 8.0.5 or Player 4.x earlier than 4.0.5. Treat this as a cleanup and endpoint hardening issue unless affected systems are exposed to untrusted users. Prioritize shared workstations, labs, build hosts, and environments where local user compromise could affect sensitive systems. Mitigation focus: Inventory Windows hosts for VMware Workstation 8.x and VMware Player 4.x.; Upgrade Workstation to 8.0.5 or later where affected.; Upgrade Player to 4.0.5 or later where affected..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- workstation-player-priv-esc(79924)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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