Vulnerability Description
Unspecified vulnerability in VMCI in VMware Workstation 6 before 6.0.4 build 93057, VMware Player 2 before 2.0.4 build 93057, and VMware ACE 2 before 2.0.2 build 93057 on Windows allows guest OS users to execute arbitrary code on the host OS via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows | All versions |
| Vmware | Ace 2 | 2.0 |
| Vmware | Vmware Player 2 | 2.0 |
| Vmware | Vmware Workstation | 6.0.1 |
| Vmware | Workstation | 6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30476Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/492831/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29443
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020149
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2008-0008.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1707Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42757
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30476Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/492831/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29443
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020149
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2008-0008.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1707Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42757
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-2099?
CVE-2008-2099 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). Unspecified vulnerability in VMCI in VMware Workstation 6 before 6.0.4 build 93057, VMware Player 2 before 2.0.4 build 93057, and VMware ACE 2 before 2.0.2 build 93057 on Windows allows guest OS users...
How severe is CVE-2008-2099?
CVE-2008-2099 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-2099?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows, Vmware Ace 2, Vmware Vmware Player 2, Vmware Vmware Workstation, Vmware Workstation.