Vulnerability Description
Unspecified vulnerability in a certain ActiveX control 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 has unknown impact and remote attack vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-3691, CVE-2008-3692, CVE-2008-3693, CVE-2008-3694, and CVE-2008-3695.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Ace | >= 1.0, < 1.0.7 |
| Vmware | Player | >= 1.0.0, < 1.0.8 |
| Vmware | Server | < 1.0.7 |
| Vmware | Workstation | >= 5.5, < 5.5.8 |
References
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2008-August/064118.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31707PatchThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31708PatchThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31709PatchThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31710PatchThird Party Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4202Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/495869/100/0/threadedThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30934Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020791Third Party AdvisoryVDB 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
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-3696?
CVE-2008-3696 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Unspecified vulnerability in a certain ActiveX control 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 1...
How severe is CVE-2008-3696?
CVE-2008-3696 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-3696?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Ace, Vmware Player, Vmware Server, Vmware Workstation.