CVE-2009-0908
First published: Mon Apr 06 2009(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in the ACE shared folders implementation in the VMware Host Guest File System (HGFS) shared folders feature in VMware ACE 2.5.1 and earlier allows attackers to enable a disabled shared folder.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| VMware ACE 2 | <=2.5.1 | |
| VMware ACE 2 | =1.0 | |
| VMware ACE 2 | =2.0.5 | |
| VMware ACE 2 | =1.0.1 | |
| VMware ACE 2 | =1.0.7 | |
| VMware ACE 2 | =2.0.2 | |
| VMware ACE 2 | =2.0 | |
| VMware ACE 2 | =2.0.1 | |
| VMware ACE 2 | =1.0.2 | |
| VMware ACE 2 | =1.0.0 | |
| VMware ACE 2 | =1.0.4 | |
| VMware ACE 2 | =1.0.3 | |
| VMware ACE 2 | =2.5.0 | |
| VMware ACE 2 | =2.0.3 | |
| VMware ACE 2 | =2.0.4 | |
| VMware ACE 2 | =1.0.5 | |
| VMware ACE 2 | =1.0.6 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34373
- http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2009/000054.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2009/Apr/0036.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021975
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2009-0005.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0944
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6399
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-0908?
CVE-2009-0908 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access to shared folders.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0908?
To remediate CVE-2009-0908, ensure that you upgrade to VMware ACE version 2.5.1 or later where the vulnerability is patched.
What systems are affected by CVE-2009-0908?
CVE-2009-0908 affects VMware ACE versions 2.5.1 and earlier, including versions 1.0 and 2.0.x.
What is the impact of CVE-2009-0908?
The impact of CVE-2009-0908 allows attackers to enable previously disabled shared folders, potentially leading to data exposure.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2009-0908?
A temporary workaround for CVE-2009-0908 is to disable the use of shared folders until a patch can be applied.
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