CVE-2008-4916: Medium severity vmware player vulnerability
Unspecified vulnerability in a guest virtual device driver in VMware Workstation before 5.5.9 build 126128, and 6.5.1 and earlier 6.x versions; VMware Player before 1.0.9 build 126128, and 2.5.1 and earlier 2.x versions; VMware ACE before 1.0.8 build 125922, and 2.5.1 and earlier 2.x versions; VMware Server 1.x before 1.0.8 build 126538 and 2.0.x before 2.0.1 build 156745; VMware Fusion before 2.0.1; VMware ESXi 3.5; and VMware ESX 3.0.2, 3.0.3, and 3.5 allows guest OS users to cause a denial of service (host OS crash) via unknown vectors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-4916?
CVE-2008-4916 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4916?
To fix CVE-2008-4916, upgrade to a patched version of VMware Workstation, Player, or ACE that addresses this vulnerability.
What versions are affected by CVE-2008-4916?
CVE-2008-4916 affects VMware Workstation versions prior to 5.5.9, VMware Player versions prior to 1.0.9, and VMware ACE versions prior to 1.0.8 among others.
Is CVE-2008-4916 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-4916 is considered potentially exploitable remotely.
What products does CVE-2008-4916 impact?
CVE-2008-4916 impacts products including VMware Workstation, VMware Player, VMware ACE, and VMware ESX among others.