CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2007-0061: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Sep 21 2007(Updated: )

The DHCP server in EMC VMware Workstation before 5.5.5 Build 56455 and 6.x before 6.0.1 Build 55017, Player before 1.0.5 Build 56455 and Player 2 before 2.0.1 Build 55017, ACE before 1.0.3 Build 54075 and ACE 2 before 2.0.1 Build 55017, and Server before 1.0.4 Build 56528 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed packet that triggers "corrupt stack memory."

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
VMware ACE>=1.0<1.0.3
VMware ACE>=2.0<2.0.1
VMware Player>=1.0<1.0.5
VMware Player>=2.0<2.0.1
VMware Server>=1.0<1.0.4
VMware Workstation>=5.5<5.5.5
VMware Workstation>=6.0<6.0.1
VMware ESX=2.0.2
VMware ESX=2.1.3
VMware ESX=2.5.3
VMware ESX=2.5.4
VMware ESX=3.0.0
VMware ESX=3.0.1
Ubuntu Linux=6.06
Ubuntu Linux=6.10
Ubuntu Linux=7.04

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2007-0061?

    CVE-2007-0061 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for remote system compromises.

  • How do I fix CVE-2007-0061?

    To fix CVE-2007-0061, update your VMware products to the latest versions as referenced in the security patches provided by VMware.

  • Which versions of VMware are affected by CVE-2007-0061?

    CVE-2007-0061 affects VMware Workstation versions prior to 5.5.5, Player versions prior to 1.0.5, ACE versions prior to 1.0.3, and Server versions prior to 1.0.4.

  • What kind of attack is associated with CVE-2007-0061?

    CVE-2007-0061 allows remote attackers to exploit the DHCP server functionality, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control.

  • Are Ubuntu Linux versions vulnerable to CVE-2007-0061?

    Yes, specific versions of Ubuntu Linux, including 6.06 and 6.10, may be vulnerable depending on their compatibility with the affected VMware applications.

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