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CVE-2008-1340

UnknownEPSS 1.74%

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CVE-2008-1340 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Virtual Machine Communication Interface (VMCI) in VMware Workstation 6.0.x before 6.0.3, VMware Player 2.0.x before 2.0.3, and VMware ACE 2.0.x before 2.0.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (host OS crash) via crafted VMCI calls that trigger "memory exhaustion and memory corruption.". EPSS estimates a 1.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Virtual Machine Communication Interface (VMCI) in VMware Workstation 6.0.x before 6.0.3, VMware Player 2.0.x before 2.0.3, and VMware ACE 2.0.x before 2.0.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (host OS crash) via crafted VMCI calls that trigger "memory exhaustion and memory corruption."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.74%

74.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
VmwareAce1.0
VmwareAce2.0
VmwarePlayer1.0.2
VmwarePlayer1.0.3
VmwarePlayer1.0.4
VmwarePlayer1.0.5
VmwarePlayer2.0
VmwarePlayer2.0.1
VmwarePlayer2.0.2
VmwareServer1.0.3
VmwareVmware Server1.0.2
VmwareVmware Server1.0.4
VmwareVmware Workstation5.5.5
VmwareVmware Workstation6.0.1
VmwareVmware Workstation6.0.2
VmwareWorkstation5.5
VmwareWorkstation5.5.3_build_34685
VmwareWorkstation5.5.3_build_42958
VmwareWorkstation5.5.4
VmwareWorkstation5.5.4_build_44386
VmwareWorkstation6.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-1340?
Virtual Machine Communication Interface (VMCI) in VMware Workstation 6.0.x before 6.0.3, VMware Player 2.0.x before 2.0.3, and VMware ACE 2.0.x before 2.0.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (host OS crash) via crafted VMCI calls that trigger "memory exhaustion and memory corruption."
How severe is CVE-2008-1340?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-1340 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1340?
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