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CVE-2008-3761

4.9 · MEDIUM

hcmon.sys in VMware Workstation 6.5.1 and earlier, VMware Player 2.5.1 and earlier, VMware ACE 2.5.1 and earlier, and VMware Server 1.0.x before 1.0.9 build 156507 and 2.0.x before 2.0.1 build 1567…

Published Aug 21, 2008vmwareCWE-20EPSS 1.00%

Overview

CVE-2008-3761 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting vmware vmware_workstation. It was published on August 21, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

hcmon.sys in VMware Workstation 6.5.1 and earlier, VMware Player 2.5.1 and earlier, VMware ACE 2.5.1 and earlier, and VMware Server 1.0.x before 1.0.9 build 156507 and 2.0.x before 2.0.1 build 156745 uses the METHOD_NEITHER communication method for IOCTLs, which allows local users to cause a denial of service via a crafted IOCTL request.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from vmware. Update vmware_workstation to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Reflists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2009/000054.htmlRefseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2009/Apr/0036.htmlRefsecurityreason.com/securityalert/4177Refwww.orange-bat.com/adv/2008/adv.08.17.txtRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/30737Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/34373Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1020715Refwww.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2009-0005.htmlRefwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0944Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44539

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3761?

CVE-2008-3761 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting vmware vmware_workstation. It was published on August 21, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2008-3761?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-3761?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from vmware. Update vmware_workstation to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-3761?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-3761 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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