CVE-2008-3694: 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-2008-3692, CVE-2008-3693, 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-2008-3694?

CVE-2008-3694 is considered to be a significant security vulnerability affecting VMware products.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-3694?

To fix CVE-2008-3694, upgrade your affected VMware software to the latest versions mentioned in the security advisories.

3

Which VMware products are affected by CVE-2008-3694?

CVE-2008-3694 affects multiple VMware products including VMware Workstation, Player, and ACE versions prior to their specified patches.

4

What are the risks associated with CVE-2008-3694?

The risks associated with CVE-2008-3694 may include potential remote code execution and compromise of the host system.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2008-3694?

While applying patches is the best approach, limiting access to the affected VMware products can serve as a temporary workaround.

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