CVE-2011-3868: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 7, 2011

Updated

Buffer overflow in VMware Workstation 7.x before 7.1.5, VMware Player 3.x before 3.1.5, VMware Fusion 3.1.x before 3.1.3, and VMware AMS allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted UDF filesystem in an ISO image.

Affected Software

18 affected components

VMware Workstation=7.1.3

VMware Workstation=7.0

VMware Workstation=7.0.1

VMware Workstation=7.1

VMware Workstation=7.1.1

VMware Workstation=7.1.4

VMware Workstation=7.1.2

VMware Player=3.0.1

VMware Player=3.0

VMware Player=3.1.2

VMware Player=3.1

VMware Player=3.1.3

VMware Player=3.1.1

VMware Player=3.1.4

VMware Fusion=3.1.2

VMware Fusion=3.1

VMware Fusion=3.1.1

VMware AMS

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2011-0011.html

Event History

Oct 7, 2011

CVE Published

via MITRE·08:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·08:00 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-3868?

CVE-2011-3868 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2011-3868?

To fix CVE-2011-3868, upgrade your VMware Workstation, Player, or Fusion to the latest versions that are not affected.

Which VMware products are affected by CVE-2011-3868?

CVE-2011-3868 affects VMware Workstation versions prior to 7.1.5, Player versions prior to 3.1.5, and Fusion versions prior to 3.1.3.

What can attackers do exploiting CVE-2011-3868?

Exploiting CVE-2011-3868 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malicious UDF filesystem in an ISO image.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2011-3868?

Yes, patches are available in the latest updates of VMware Workstation, Player, and Fusion that resolve CVE-2011-3868.