CVE-2008-2100: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 5, 2008
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Updated

Multiple buffer overflows in VIX API 1.1.x before 1.1.4 build 93057 on VMware Workstation 5.x and 6.x, VMware Player 1.x and 2.x, VMware ACE 2.x, VMware Server 1.x, VMware Fusion 1.x, VMware ESXi 3.5, and VMware ESX 3.0.1 through 3.5 allow guest OS users to execute arbitrary code on the host OS via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

17 affected components
VMware Fusion<=1.1.1
VMware ESX Server=3.0
VMware ESXi=3.5
VMware ESX=3.5
VMware ESX Server=3.5
VMware ESX=2.5.4
VMware ESX=3.0.0
VMware ESX=3.0.2
VMware ESX=3.0.1
VMware Workstation>=5.5<=5.5.6
VMware Workstation>=6.0<=6.0.3
VMware Player>=2.0<=2.0.3
VMware Player>=1.0.0<=1.0.6
VMware ACE>=1.0<=1.0.5
VMware ACE>=2.0<=2.0.3
VMware Server<=1.0.5
VMware ESX=2.5.5

Event History

Jun 5, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:21 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:21 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-2100?

CVE-2008-2100 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary code execution on the host operating system.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-2100?

To fix CVE-2008-2100, upgrade to VMware products version 1.1.4 build 93057 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2008-2100?

CVE-2008-2100 affects multiple VMware products including Workstation 5.x and 6.x, Player 1.x and 2.x, and ESXi 3.5.

4

Can CVE-2008-2100 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2008-2100 can potentially be exploited by unauthorized users on guest operating systems to take control of the host.

5

What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2008-2100?

Exploiting CVE-2008-2100 may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the host system, compromising the security and integrity of the host.

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