VMware Workstation/Player/ACE/Server input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in VMware Workstation, Player, ACE and Server and classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to input validation. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2008-3761. The attack requires local access. In addition, an exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in VMware Workstation, Player, ACE and Server (Virtualization Software) (the affected version is unknown). This vulnerability affects an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The weakness was presented 08/21/2008 by Laurent Gaffie (Website). The advisory is shared for download at xforce.iss.net. This vulnerability was named CVE-2008-3761. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 36117 (VMware Products Multiple Vulnerabilities (VMSA-2009-0005/VMSA-2009-0007)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 116348 (VMware Hosted Products, VI Client and Patches for ESX (VMSA-2009-0005 )).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (44539), Tenable (36117), SecurityFocus (BID 34373†), SecurityTracker (ID 1020715†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-19453†). See VDB-3902, VDB-3957, VDB-45954 and VDB-48370 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

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Virtualization Software

Vendor

VMware

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commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.vmware.com/

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 36117
Nessus Name: VMware Products Multiple Vulnerabilities (VMSA-2009-0005/VMSA-2009-0007)
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OpenVAS ID: 900703
OpenVAS Name: VMware Products Multiple Vulnerabilities (Linux) Apr09
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: vmware.com

Advisory: xforce.iss.net
Researcher: Laurent Gaffie
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2008-3761 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-3761
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-43768

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X-Force: 44539
SecurityFocus: 34373 - VMware Hosted Products VMSA-2009-0005 Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1020715
Vulnerability Center: 19453 - VMware Workstation 6.0.0.45731 hcmon.sys Local DoS via a Crafted IOCTL Request, Low

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

Created: 03/17/2015 12:19
Updated: 12/12/2024 03:28
Changes: 03/17/2015 12:19 (62), 08/15/2018 19:49 (10), 08/02/2021 06:35 (5), 08/02/2021 06:49 (1), 11/03/2024 10:16 (24), 12/12/2024 03:28 (1)
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