CVE-2008-1363
UnknownEPSS 0.42%
Last modified
CVE-2008-1363 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. VMware Workstation 6.0.x before 6.0.3 and 5.5.x before 5.5.6, VMware Player 2.0.x before 2.0.3 and 1.0.x before 1.0.6, VMware ACE 2.0.x before 2.0.1 and 1.0.x before 1.0.5, and VMware Server 1.0.x before 1.0.5 on Windows allow local users to gain privileges via an unspecified manipulation of a config.ini file located in an Application Data folder, which can be used for "hijacking the VMX process.". EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
VMware Workstation 6.0.x before 6.0.3 and 5.5.x before 5.5.6, VMware Player 2.0.x before 2.0.3 and 1.0.x before 1.0.6, VMware ACE 2.0.x before 2.0.1 and 1.0.x before 1.0.5, and VMware Server 1.0.x before 1.0.5 on Windows allow local users to gain privileges via an unspecified manipulation of a config.ini file located in an Application Data folder, which can be used for "hijacking the VMX process."
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Ace | >= 1.0, < 1.0.5 |
| Vmware | Ace | >= 2.0, < 2.0.1 |
| Vmware | Player | >= 1.0.0, < 1.0.6 |
| Vmware | Player | >= 2.0, < 2.0.3 |
| Vmware | Server | >= 1.0, < 1.0.5 |
| Vmware | Workstation | >= 5.5, < 5.5.6 |
| Vmware | Workstation | >= 6.0, < 6.0.3 |
References
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201209-25.xmlThird Party Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3755Third Party Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1019622Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/489739/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28276Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2008-0005.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vmware.com/support/ace2/doc/releasenotes_ace2.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vmware.com/support/player/doc/releasenotes_player.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vmware.com/support/player2/doc/releasenotes_player2.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vmware.com/support/server/doc/releasenotes_server.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vmware.com/support/ws55/doc/releasenotes_ws55.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vmware.com/support/ws6/doc/releasenotes_ws6.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0905/referencesThird Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41252Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201209-25.xmlThird Party Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3755Third Party Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1019622Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/489739/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28276Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2008-0005.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vmware.com/support/ace2/doc/releasenotes_ace2.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vmware.com/support/player/doc/releasenotes_player.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vmware.com/support/player2/doc/releasenotes_player2.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vmware.com/support/server/doc/releasenotes_server.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vmware.com/support/ws55/doc/releasenotes_ws55.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vmware.com/support/ws6/doc/releasenotes_ws6.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0905/referencesThird Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41252Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2008-1363?
VMware Workstation 6.0.x before 6.0.3 and 5.5.x before 5.5.6, VMware Player 2.0.x before 2.0.3 and 1.0.x before 1.0.6, VMware ACE 2.0.x before 2.0.1 and 1.0.x before 1.0.5, and VMware Server 1.0.x before 1.0.5 on Windows allow local users to gain privileges via an unspecified manipulation of a config.ini file located in an Application Data folder, which can be used for "hijacking the VMX process."
How severe is CVE-2008-1363?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-1363 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1363?
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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