CVE-2008-3892: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Sep 03 2008(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in a certain ActiveX control in the COM API 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 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (browser crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a call to the GuestInfo method in which there is a long string argument, and an assignment of a long string value to the result of this call. NOTE: this may overlap CVE-2008-3691, CVE-2008-3692, CVE-2008-3693, CVE-2008-3694, CVE-2008-3695, or CVE-2008-3696.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 and ESXi | >=5.5<5.5.8 | |
| VMware Workstation and ESXi | >=6.0<6.0.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2008-August/064118.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31707
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31708
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31709
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31710
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4202
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/495869/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29503
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30934
- http://www.vmware.com/support/ace/doc/releasenotes_ace.html
- http://www.vmware.com/support/ace2/doc/releasenotes_ace2.html
- http://www.vmware.com/support/player/doc/releasenotes_player.html
- http://www.vmware.com/support/player2/doc/releasenotes_player2.html
- http://www.vmware.com/support/server/doc/releasenotes_server.html
- http://www.vmware.com/support/ws55/doc/releasenotes_ws55.html
- http://www.vmware.com/support/ws6/doc/releasenotes_ws6.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2466
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43062
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6345
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-3892?
CVE-2008-3892 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution through a buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3892?
To resolve CVE-2008-3892, you should upgrade to VMware Workstation version 5.5.8 or later, VMware Player version 1.0.8 or later, or VMware ACE version 1.0.7 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-3892?
CVE-2008-3892 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting certain versions of VMware products.
Which VMware products are affected by CVE-2008-3892?
CVE-2008-3892 affects VMware Workstation 5.5.x prior to 5.5.8, VMware Workstation 6.0.x prior to 6.0.5, VMware Player 1.x prior to 1.0.8, and VMware Player 2.x prior to 2.0.5.
What are the potential consequences of exploiting CVE-2008-3892?
Exploiting CVE-2008-3892 can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, leading to a complete compromise.
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