CVE-2008-1361: Medium severity vmware ace vulnerability
VMware Workstation 6.0.x before 6.0.3 and 5.5.x before 5.5.6, VMware Player 2.0.x before 2.0.3 and 1.0.x before 1.0.6, VMware ACE 2.0.x before 2.0.1 and 1.0.x before 1.0.5, and VMware Server 1.0.x before 1.0.5 on Windows allow local users to gain privileges via an unspecified manipulation that causes the authd process to connect to an arbitrary named pipe, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-1362.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1361?
CVE-2008-1361 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1361?
To fix CVE-2008-1361, upgrade affected VMware software to the latest version specified in the vendor's security announcement.
Which VMware products are affected by CVE-2008-1361?
CVE-2008-1361 affects VMware Workstation, Player, ACE, and Server versions prior to their respective patched releases.
Can CVE-2008-1361 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2008-1361 can only be exploited by local users with access to the system.
What are the potential consequences of exploiting CVE-2008-1361?
Exploiting CVE-2008-1361 could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on the affected system.