CVE-2008-4917: High severity vmware esxi and horizon daas vulnerability
Unspecified vulnerability in VMware Workstation 5.5.8 and earlier, and 6.0.5 and earlier 6.x versions; VMware Player 1.0.8 and earlier, and 2.0.5 and earlier 2.x versions; VMware Server 1.0.9 and earlier; VMware ESXi 3.5; and VMware ESX 3.0.2 through 3.5 allows guest OS users to have an unknown impact by sending the virtual hardware a request that triggers an arbitrary physical-memory write operation, leading to memory corruption.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-4917?
CVE-2008-4917 is considered to be a high severity vulnerability affecting multiple VMware products.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4917?
To address CVE-2008-4917, it is recommended to upgrade to the latest patched versions of the affected VMware products.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-4917?
CVE-2008-4917 affects VMware Workstation, Player, Server, ESXi, and ESX versions specified in the vulnerability details.
Can CVE-2008-4917 lead to unauthorized access?
Yes, CVE-2008-4917 may allow guest OS users to gain unauthorized access to the host system.
Is there a temporary workaround for CVE-2008-4917?
While a permanent solution is to upgrade, disabling problematic features may serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2008-4917.