CVE-2008-3692: Critical severity vmware ace vulnerability

Published Sep 3, 2008
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in a certain ActiveX control in VMware Workstation 5.5.x before 5.5.8 build 108000, VMware Workstation 6.0.x before 6.0.5 build 109488, VMware Player 1.x before 1.0.8 build 108000, VMware Player 2.x before 2.0.5 build 109488, VMware ACE 1.x before 1.0.7 build 108880, VMware ACE 2.x before 2.0.5 build 109488, and VMware Server before 1.0.7 build 108231 has unknown impact and remote attack vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-3691, CVE-2008-3693, CVE-2008-3694, CVE-2008-3695, and CVE-2008-3696.

Affected Software

7 affected components
VMware ACE>=1.0<1.0.7
VMware ACE>=2.0<2.0.5
VMware Player>=1.0.0<1.0.8
VMware Player>=2.0<2.0.5
VMware Server<1.0.7
VMware Workstation>=5.5<5.5.8
VMware Workstation>=6.0<6.0.5

Event History

Sep 3, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-3692?

CVE-2008-3692 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability affecting certain ActiveX controls in various VMware products.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-3692?

To fix CVE-2008-3692, update to the latest version of the affected VMware products as specified in the release notes.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3692?

CVE-2008-3692 affects VMware Workstation, VMware Player, and VMware ACE across various versions.

4

Is CVE-2008-3692 present in VMware Workstation 6.0.5?

No, CVE-2008-3692 is not present in VMware Workstation version 6.0.5 or later.

5

What types of vulnerabilities does CVE-2008-3692 represent?

CVE-2008-3692 represents an unspecified vulnerability that can be exploited through ActiveX controls in the affected VMware software.

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