CVE-2008-1362: High 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 or cause a denial of service by impersonating the authd process through an unspecified use of an "insecurely created named pipe," a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-1361.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1362?
The severity of CVE-2008-1362 is categorized as critical due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges or cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1362?
To fix CVE-2008-1362, users should upgrade to the latest versions of VMware Workstation 6.0.3, 5.5.6, VMware Player 2.0.3, 1.0.6, or apply patches provided by VMware.
Which VMware products are affected by CVE-2008-1362?
CVE-2008-1362 affects VMware Workstation versions 6.0.x and 5.5.x, VMware Player versions 2.0.x and 1.0.x, VMware ACE versions 2.0.x and 1.0.x, and VMware Server version 1.0.x.
Who can exploit CVE-2008-1362?
Local users can exploit CVE-2008-1362 to gain unauthorized privileges or impact system availability.
What type of vulnerabilities does CVE-2008-1362 represent?
CVE-2008-1362 represents a local privilege escalation vulnerability in certain VMware products.