CVE-2014-2384: vmx86.sys in VMware Workstation 10.0.1 build 1379776 and VMware Player 6.0.1 build 1379776 on Windows might al

Routine

MEDIUM 4.9DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-2384 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.9) affecting player, workstation. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

vmx86.sys in VMware Workstation 10.0.1 build 1379776 and VMware Player 6.0.1 build 1379776 on Windows might allow local users to cause a denial of service (read access violation and system crash) via a crafted buffer in an IOCTL call. NOTE: the researcher reports "Vendor rated issue as non-exploitable."

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.9 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 78%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-399
Published	2014-04-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: vmware

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-04-15 23:13 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

vmware player DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.0.1_build_1379776

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.0.1_build_1379776

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy player || rpm -q player || player --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.0.1_build_1379776 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison player sudo apt install player=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0.1_build_1379776> sudo apt-mark hold player

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list player sudo dnf downgrade player-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0.1_build_1379776> sudo dnf versionlock add player

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

vmware workstation DOWNGRADE

Affected: 10.0.1_build_1379776

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 10.0.1_build_1379776

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy workstation || rpm -q workstation || workstation --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 10.0.1_build_1379776 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison workstation sudo apt install workstation=<VERSION_BEFORE_10.0.1_build_1379776> sudo apt-mark hold workstation

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list workstation sudo dnf downgrade workstation-<VERSION_BEFORE_10.0.1_build_1379776> sudo dnf versionlock add workstation

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2014-2384?

player: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; workstation: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-2384 being exploited?

CVE-2014-2384 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2014-2384 affect?

CVE-2014-2384 affects player, workstation. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.9). vmx86.sys in VMware Workstation 10.0.1 build 1379776 and VMware Player 6.0.1 build 1379776 on Windows might allow local users to cause a denial of service (read access violation and system crash) via a crafted buffer in an IOCTL call. NOTE

How urgent is CVE-2014-2384?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Windows vulnerabilities · VMware vulnerabilities

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