CVE-2007-0063: Integer Underflow
First published: Fri Sep 21 2007(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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =6.06 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =7.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =6.10 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.iss.net/threats/275.html
- http://www.vmware.com/support/ace/doc/releasenotes_ace.html
- http://www.vmware.com/support/ace2/doc/releasenotes_ace2.html
- http://www.vmware.com/support/player/doc/releasenotes_player.html
- http://www.vmware.com/support/player2/doc/releasenotes_player2.html
- http://www.vmware.com/support/server/doc/releasenotes_server.html
- http://www.vmware.com/support/ws55/doc/releasenotes_ws55.html
- http://www.vmware.com/support/ws6/doc/releasenotes_ws6.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25729
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2007-September/065902.html
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200711-23.xml
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-543-1
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018717
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26890
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27694
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27706
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3229
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33103
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-0063?
CVE-2007-0063 is classified as an integer underflow vulnerability impacting the DHCP server functionality.
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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