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CVE-2008-0967

UnknownEPSS 0.36%

Last modified

CVE-2008-0967 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Untrusted search path vulnerability in vmware-authd in VMware Workstation 5.x before 5.5.7 build 91707 and 6.x before 6.0.4 build 93057, VMware Player 1.x before 1.0.7 build 91707 and 2.x before 2.0.4 build 93057, and VMware Server before 1.0.6 build 91891 on Linux, and VMware ESXi 3.5 and VMware ESX 2.5.4 through 3.5, allows local users to gain privileges via a library path option in a configuration file.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in vmware-authd in VMware Workstation 5.x before 5.5.7 build 91707 and 6.x before 6.0.4 build 93057, VMware Player 1.x before 1.0.7 build 91707 and 2.x before 2.0.4 build 93057, and VMware Server before 1.0.6 build 91891 on Linux, and VMware ESXi 3.5 and VMware ESX 2.5.4 through 3.5, allows local users to gain privileges via a library path option in a configuration file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.36%

27.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
VmwareEsx Server2.5.5
VmwareEsx Server3.1
VmwareEsx Server3.2
VmwareEsx Server3.3
VmwareEsx Server3.5
VmwareEsxi3.5
VmwarePlayer1.0.0
VmwarePlayer1.0.1
VmwarePlayer1.0.2
VmwarePlayer1.0.3
VmwarePlayer1.0.4
VmwarePlayer1.0.5
VmwarePlayer1.0.6
VmwarePlayer2.0
VmwarePlayer2.0.1
VmwarePlayer2.0.2
VmwarePlayer2.0.3
VmwareServer1.0.3
VmwareVmware Server1.0.0
VmwareVmware Server1.0.1
VmwareVmware Server1.0.2
VmwareVmware Server1.0.4
VmwareVmware Server1.0.5
VmwareVmware Workstation5.5.0
VmwareVmware Workstation5.5.2
VmwareVmware Workstation5.5.5
VmwareVmware Workstation5.5.6
VmwareVmware Workstation6.0.1
VmwareVmware Workstation6.0.2
VmwareVmware Workstation6.0.3
VmwareWorkstation5.5.1
VmwareWorkstation5.5.3
VmwareWorkstation5.5.4
VmwareWorkstation6.0
VmwareEsx3.0.0
VmwareEsx3.0.1
VmwareEsx3.0.2

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-0967?
Untrusted search path vulnerability in vmware-authd in VMware Workstation 5.x before 5.5.7 build 91707 and 6.x before 6.0.4 build 93057, VMware Player 1.x before 1.0.7 build 91707 and 2.x before 2.0.4 build 93057, and VMware Server before 1.0.6 build 91891 on Linux, and VMware ESXi 3.5 and VMware ESX 2.5.4 through 3.5, allows local users to gain privileges via a library path option in a configuration file.
How severe is CVE-2008-0967?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-0967 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0967?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST