VMware multiple products VIX API unspecified
| vmware-vix-api-unspecified (41551) |  Low Risk |
Description:
An unspecified vulnerability in multiple VMware products related to guest OS console access via anonymous VIX API calls has an unknown impact and attack vector.
Platforms Affected:
- VMware, ACE 2.0
- VMware, Player 2.0
- VMware, Workstation 6.0
Remedy:
Refer to VMSA-2008-0005 for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information. See References.
Consequences:
Other
References:
- VMSA-2008-0005, Several critical security vulnerabilities have been addressed in the newest releases of VMware's hosted product line. at http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2008-0005.html.
- BID-28276: VMware Server 1.0.5 and Workstation 6.0.3 Multiple Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2008-1392: The default configuration of VMware Workstation 6.0.2, VMware Player 2.0.x before 2.0.3, and VMware ACE 2.0.x before 2.0.1 makes the console of the guest OS accessible through anonymous VIX API calls, which has unknown impact and attack vectors.
Reported:
Mar 17, 2008
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