VMware Products Descheduled Time Accounting Driver DoS Vulnerability (Linux)

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  3. VMware Products Descheduled Time Accounting Driver DoS Vulnerability (Linux)
Summary
The host is installed with VMWare product(s) and is prone to Denial of Service vulnerability.
Impact
Successful exploitation will allow attacker to cause denial of service to local users. Impact Level: Application
Solution
Upgrade your VMWares according to the below link, http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2009-0007.html
Insight
The vulnerability is due to an unspecified error within the VMware Descheduled Time Accounting driver.
Affected
VMware Server version prior to 2.0.1 build 156745, VMware Server version prior to 1.0.9 build 156507, VMware Player version prior to 2.5.2 build 156735, VMware Workstation version prior to 6.5.2 build 156735 on Windows.
References
Updated on 2015-03-25
Severity
Medium Severity
Classification
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