CVE-2006-3547
First published: Thu Jul 13 2006(Updated: )
** DISPUTED ** EMC VMware Player allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (unrecoverable application failure) via a long value of the ide1:0.fileName parameter in the .vmx file of a virtual machine. NOTE: third parties have disputed this issue, saying that write access to the .vmx file enables other ways of stopping the virtual machine, so no privilege boundaries are crossed.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| VMware Player | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-3547?
CVE-2006-3547 is considered a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to an unrecoverable application failure.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3547?
To mitigate CVE-2006-3547, ensure that the .vmx files do not contain excessively long values for the ide1:0.fileName parameter.
What software is affected by CVE-2006-3547?
CVE-2006-3547 affects VMware Player versions that allow processing of .vmx files.
Is CVE-2006-3547 easily exploitable?
CVE-2006-3547 requires user-assisted actions, making it less likely to be exploited remotely without user interaction.
Has CVE-2006-3547 been disputed?
Yes, some third parties have disputed the validity of the denial of service claim associated with CVE-2006-3547.
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