VMware Workstation/Player/ACE/Server config.ini access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in VMware Workstation, Player, ACE and Server. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the file config.ini. This manipulation causes access control. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2008-1363. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in VMware Workstation, Player, ACE and Server (Virtualization Software) (unknown version). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code block of the file config.ini. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-264. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

VMware Workstation 6.0.x before 6.0.3 and 5.5.x before 5.5.6, VMware Player 2.0.x before 2.0.3 and 1.0.x before 1.0.6, VMware ACE 2.0.x before 2.0.1 and 1.0.x before 1.0.5, and VMware Server 1.0.x before 1.0.5 on Windows allow local users to gain privileges via an unspecified manipulation of a config.ini file located in an Application Data folder, which can be used for "hijacking the VMX process."

The weakness was shared 03/19/2008 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at vmware.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2008-1363. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

By approaching the search of inurl:config.ini it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 62383 (GLSA-201209-25 : VMware Player, Server, Workstation: Multiple vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Gentoo Local Security Checks.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (41252), Tenable (62383), SecurityFocus (BID 28276†), SecurityTracker (ID 1019622†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-18108†). The entries VDB-2574, VDB-3813, VDB-39387 and VDB-39386 are related to this item. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined
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Nessus ID: 62383
Nessus Name: GLSA-201209-25 : VMware Player, Server, Workstation: Multiple vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 72459
OpenVAS Name: Gentoo Security Advisory GLSA 201209-25 (vmware-server vmware-player vmware-workstation)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: vmware.com

Advisory: vmware.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2008-1363 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-1363
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-41599
X-Force: 41252
SecurityFocus: 28276 - VMware Server 1.0.5 and Workstation 6.0.3 Multiple Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1019622
Vulnerability Center: 18108 - Multiple VMware Products Privilege Escalation via config.ini Manipulation, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20060413
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2015 17:00
Updated: 01/27/2025 05:31
Changes: 03/16/2015 17:00 (58), 08/15/2018 19:47 (8), 07/31/2021 11:06 (4), 07/31/2021 11:13 (1), 01/27/2025 05:31 (17)
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