CVE-2008-1340
First published: Thu Mar 20 2008(Updated: )
Virtual Machine Communication Interface (VMCI) in VMware Workstation 6.0.x before 6.0.3, VMware Player 2.0.x before 2.0.3, and VMware ACE 2.0.x before 2.0.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (host OS crash) via crafted VMCI calls that trigger "memory exhaustion and memory corruption."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| VMware ACE | =1.0 | |
| VMware Player | =2.0.1 | |
| VMware Player | =2.0.2 | |
| VMware Player | =1.0.2 | |
| VMware ACE | =2.0 | |
| VMware Workstation and ESXi | =5.5.4_build_44386 | |
| VMware Workstation and ESXi | =6.0 | |
| VMware Workstation and ESXi | =5.5.3_build_34685 | |
| VMware Workstation | =5.5.5 | |
| VMware Player | =1.0.3 | |
| VMware Workstation and ESXi | =5.5.3_build_42958 | |
| VMware Workstation and ESXi | =5.5 | |
| VMware Server | =1.0.4 | |
| VMware Player | =1.0.4 | |
| VMware Workstation | =6.0.2 | |
| VMware Player | =1.0.5 | |
| VMware Server | =1.0.3 | |
| VMware Server | =1.0.2 | |
| VMware Player | =2.0 | |
| VMware Workstation | =6.0.1 | |
| VMware Workstation and ESXi | =5.5.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2008/000008.html
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2008-0005.html
- http://www.vmware.com/support/ace2/doc/releasenotes_ace2.html
- http://www.vmware.com/support/player2/doc/releasenotes_player2.html
- http://www.vmware.com/support/ws6/doc/releasenotes_ws6.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28276
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1019624
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3755
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0905/references
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28289
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201209-25.xml
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41250
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/489739/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1340?
CVE-2008-1340 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to a host OS crash.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1340?
To fix CVE-2008-1340, upgrade to VMware Workstation 6.0.3, VMware Player 2.0.3, or VMware ACE 2.0.1 or later.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1340?
CVE-2008-1340 affects VMware Workstation versions before 6.0.3, VMware Player versions before 2.0.3, and VMware ACE versions before 2.0.1.
What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2008-1340?
CVE-2008-1340 is caused by crafted VMCI calls that result in memory exhaustion and memory corruption.
Can CVE-2008-1340 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-1340 can potentially be exploited remotely, causing a denial of service on the host operating system.
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