CVE-2008-1340: High severity vmware ace vulnerability

Published Mar 20, 2008
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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."

Affected Software

21 affected components
VMware ACE=1.0
VMware ACE=2.0
VMware Player=1.0.2
VMware Player=1.0.3
VMware Player=1.0.4
VMware Player=1.0.5
VMware Player=2.0
VMware Player=2.0.1
VMware Player=2.0.2
VMware Server=1.0.3
VMware VMware Server=1.0.2
VMware VMware Server=1.0.4
VMware VMware Workstation=5.5.5
VMware VMware Workstation=6.0.1
VMware VMware Workstation=6.0.2
VMware Workstation=5.5
VMware Workstation=5.5.3_build_34685
VMware Workstation=5.5.3_build_42958
VMware Workstation=5.5.4
VMware Workstation=5.5.4_build_44386
VMware Workstation=6.0

Event History

Mar 20, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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