CVE-2008-3698

Name: CVE-2008-3698
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-09-03T14:12:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.46%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-3698 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unspecified vulnerability in the OpenProcess function in VMware Workstation 5.5.x before 5.5.8 build 108000, VMware Workstation 6.0.x before 6.0.5 build 109488, VMware Player 1.x before 1.0.8 build 108000, VMware Player 2.x before 2.0.5 build 109488, VMware ACE 1.x before 1.0.7 build 108880, VMware ACE 2.x before 2.0.5 build 109488, and VMware Server before 1.0.7 build 108231 on Windows allows local host OS users to gain privileges on the host OS via unknown vectors.. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the OpenProcess function in VMware Workstation 5.5.x before 5.5.8 build 108000, VMware Workstation 6.0.x before 6.0.5 build 109488, VMware Player 1.x before 1.0.8 build 108000, VMware Player 2.x before 2.0.5 build 109488, VMware ACE 1.x before 1.0.7 build 108880, VMware ACE 2.x before 2.0.5 build 109488, and VMware Server before 1.0.7 build 108231 on Windows allows local host OS users to gain privileges on the host OS via unknown vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.46%

36.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Ace	>= 1.0, < 1.0.7
Vmware	Ace	>= 2.0, < 2.0.5
Vmware	Player	>= 1.0.0, < 1.0.8
Vmware	Player	>= 2.0, < 2.0.5
Vmware	Server	< 1.0.7
Vmware	Workstation	>= 5.5, < 5.5.8
Vmware	Workstation	>= 6.0, < 6.0.5

References

http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2008-August/064118.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/31707Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4202Third Party Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1020790Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/495869/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30936Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2008-0014.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.vmware.com/support/ace/doc/releasenotes_ace.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.vmware.com/support/ace2/doc/releasenotes_ace2.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.vmware.com/support/player/doc/releasenotes_player.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.vmware.com/support/player2/doc/releasenotes_player2.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.vmware.com/support/server/doc/releasenotes_server.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.vmware.com/support/ws55/doc/releasenotes_ws55.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.vmware.com/support/ws6/doc/releasenotes_ws6.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2466Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44795VDB Entry
http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2008-August/064118.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/31707Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4202Third Party Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1020790Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/495869/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30936Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2008-0014.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.vmware.com/support/ace/doc/releasenotes_ace.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.vmware.com/support/ace2/doc/releasenotes_ace2.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.vmware.com/support/player/doc/releasenotes_player.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.vmware.com/support/player2/doc/releasenotes_player2.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.vmware.com/support/server/doc/releasenotes_server.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.vmware.com/support/ws55/doc/releasenotes_ws55.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.vmware.com/support/ws6/doc/releasenotes_ws6.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2466Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44795VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Sep 3, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-3698?

How severe is CVE-2008-3698?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-3698 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3698?

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Source: NVD / NIST