CVE-2008-2099: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Jun 02 2008(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in VMCI in VMware Workstation 6 before 6.0.4 build 93057, VMware Player 2 before 2.0.4 build 93057, and VMware ACE 2 before 2.0.2 build 93057 on Windows allows guest OS users to execute arbitrary code on the host OS via unspecified vectors.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| VMware ACE 2 | =2.0 | |
| VMware ACE 2 | =2.0.1 | |
| VMware Player | =2.0 | |
| VMware Player | =2.0.1 | |
| VMware Player | =2.0.2 | |
| VMware Player | =2.0.3 | |
| VMware VMware Workstation | =6.0.1 | |
| VMware VMware Workstation | =6.0.2 | |
| VMware VMware Workstation | =6.0.3 | |
| VMware Workstation | =6.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2008-0008.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29443
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020149
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1707
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30476
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42757
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/492831/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-2099?
The severity of CVE-2008-2099 is rated as critical due to its potential to allow guest OS users to execute arbitrary code on the host OS.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2099?
To fix CVE-2008-2099, users should upgrade to VMware Workstation 6.0.4 or later, VMware Player 2.0.4 or later, or VMware ACE 2.0.2 or later.
Which VMware products are affected by CVE-2008-2099?
CVE-2008-2099 affects VMware Workstation 6.0.x versions before 6.0.4, VMware Player 2.0.x versions before 2.0.4, and VMware ACE 2.0.x versions before 2.0.2.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2008-2099?
CVE-2008-2099 can be exploited by malicious guest OS users to execute arbitrary code on the host operating system.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2008-2099?
There are no specific workarounds listed for CVE-2008-2099 other than applying the recommended updates.
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