CVE-2008-4915

Name: CVE-2008-4915
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-11-10T14:12:55.95+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.41%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-4915 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The CPU hardware emulation in VMware Workstation 6.0.5 and earlier and 5.5.8 and earlier; Player 2.0.x through 2.0.5 and 1.0.x through 1.0.8; ACE 2.0.x through 2.0.5 and earlier, and 1.0.x through 1.0.7; Server 1.0.x through 1.0.7; ESX 2.5.4 through 3.5; and ESXi 3.5, when running 32-bit and 64-bit guest operating systems, does not properly handle the Trap flag, which allows authenticated guest OS users to gain privileges on the guest OS.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The CPU hardware emulation in VMware Workstation 6.0.5 and earlier and 5.5.8 and earlier; Player 2.0.x through 2.0.5 and 1.0.x through 1.0.8; ACE 2.0.x through 2.0.5 and earlier, and 1.0.x through 1.0.7; Server 1.0.x through 1.0.7; ESX 2.5.4 through 3.5; and ESXi 3.5, when running 32-bit and 64-bit guest operating systems, does not properly handle the Trap flag, which allows authenticated guest OS users to gain privileges on the guest OS.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.41%

32.6th 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	Esx	>= 2.5.4, <= 3.5
Vmware	Esxi	3.5
Vmware	Player	>= 1.0.0, <= 1.0.8
Vmware	Player	>= 2.0, <= 2.0.5
Vmware	Server	>= 1.0, <= 1.0.7
Vmware	Workstation	>= 5.5, <= 5.5.8
Vmware	Workstation	>= 6.0, <= 6.0.5

References

http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2008/000042.htmlVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/32612Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/32624Third Party Advisory
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201209-25.xmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/498138/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32168Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021154Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2008-0018.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3052Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46415Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6309Third Party Advisory
http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2008/000042.htmlVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/32612Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/32624Third Party Advisory
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201209-25.xmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/498138/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32168Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021154Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2008-0018.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3052Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46415Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6309Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 10, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-4915?

How severe is CVE-2008-4915?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-4915 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4915?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2008-4915?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST