CVE-2008-3694

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…

published September 3, 2008

CVSS
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EPSS
4%
Percentile
89.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An unspecified vulnerability lurks in VMware's ActiveX control, a potential recipe for trouble if left unaddressed! 🚨 Think of this vulnerability as an unguarded delivery dock in a busy warehouse—anyone could sneak in and take advantage of the chaos without anyone checking their credentials. While we can't pinpoint the exact impact, this vulnerability could allow remote attackers to exploit systems, possibly granting unauthorized access or even control. It’s like leaving the back door of your office unlocked—anything could happen!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability as an unguarded delivery dock in a busy warehouse—anyone could sneak in and take advantage of the chaos without anyone checking their credentials. This vulnerability resides in an unspecified ActiveX control within various versions of VMware software that may permit remote exploitation, but the full extent of its impact is still a mystery.

What to do

While we can't pinpoint the exact impact, this vulnerability could allow remote attackers to exploit systems, possibly granting unauthorized access or even control. It’s like leaving the back door of your office unlocked—anything could happen! To protect your systems, ensure you're running VMware Workstation 5.5.8 or later, VMware Player 1.0.8 or later, or their respective newer versions. Regularly check for updates and patches to keep your environment secure! You’ve got this! Stay vigilant and keep those updates rolling in—you'll be a security hero in no time! 🦸‍♂️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03560 · 89.3th percentile
Published
2008-09-03T14:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 SEP 14:00Z
    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…
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