CVE-2007-0063: Integer Underflow

Published Sep 21, 2007
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Updated

Integer underflow in 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 DHCP packet that triggers a stack-based buffer overflow.

Affected Software

16 affected components
VMware Workstation>=5.5<5.5.5
VMware Workstation>=6.0<6.0.1
VMWare Player>=2.0<2.0.1
VMware ACE>=2.0<2.0.1
VMware ESX=2.5.4
VMware ESX=2.5.3
VMware ESX=2.1.3
VMware ESX=2.0.2
VMware ESX=3.0.0
VMware ESX=3.0.1
VMware ACE>=1.0<1.0.3
VMWare Player>=1.0<1.0.5
VMware server>=1.0<1.0.4
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=6.06
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=7.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=6.10

Event History

Sep 21, 2007
CVE Published
07:17 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-0063?

CVE-2007-0063 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to network resources.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-0063?

To fix CVE-2007-0063, upgrade VMware Workstation, Player, ACE, or Server to the patched versions specified in the security advisories.

3

Which VMware products are affected by CVE-2007-0063?

CVE-2007-0063 affects various versions of VMware Workstation, Player, ACE, Server, and certain versions of VMware ESX.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-0063?

CVE-2007-0063 is classified as an integer underflow vulnerability impacting the DHCP server functionality.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2007-0063?

While the primary solution for CVE-2007-0063 is to apply updates, temporarily disabling DHCP services may serve as a workaround.

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