CVE-2008-3696

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
89.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ An unspecified vulnerability lurks in VMware tools, waiting for an unsuspecting system to trigger it! 🚨 Think of it like a mysterious package in a delivery depot that nobody knows the contents of — it could be harmless, or it could be a ticking time bomb. Just like you wouldn’t want to leave a potentially dangerous package unchecked, this vulnerability needs attention. While the exact consequences are unknown, the risk of remote attacks is a looming threat. An attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access, leading to devastating consequences like data breaches or system compromises. We can't let our guard down when it comes to remote security!

Put simply

Think of it like a mysterious package in a delivery depot that nobody knows the contents of — it could be harmless, or it could be a ticking time bomb. Just like you wouldn’t want to leave a potentially dangerous package unchecked, this vulnerability needs attention. This vulnerability in certain VMware ActiveX controls has an unspecified impact, leaving systems vulnerable to remote attacks. It's a tricky bug because its details remain under wraps, but it’s present in several versions of VMware Workstation, Player, and Server.

What to do

While the exact consequences are unknown, the risk of remote attacks is a looming threat. An attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access, leading to devastating consequences like data breaches or system compromises. We can't let our guard down when it comes to remote security! To safeguard your systems, upgrade to the patched versions: VMware Workstation 5.5.8, 6.0.5; Player 1.0.8, 2.0.5; ACE 1.0.7, 2.0.5; and Server 1.0.7. Regularly check for updates and ensure your configurations are secure to mitigate other potential vulnerabilities. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll be one step closer to fortifying your defenses. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03564 · 89.2th 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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