Oval Definition:oval:org.mitre.oval:def:6309
Revision Date:2010-05-17Version:3
Title:VMware CPU Hardware Emulation Bug Lets Local Users Gain Elevated Privileges
Description:The CPU hardware emulation in VMware Workstation 6.0.5 and earlier and 5.5.8 and earlier; Player 2.0.x through 2.0.5 and 1.0.x through 1.0.8; ACE 2.0.x through 2.0.5 and earlier, and 1.0.x through 1.0.7; Server 1.0.x through 1.0.7; ESX 2.5.4 through 3.5; and ESXi 3.5, when running 32-bit and 64-bit guest operating systems, does not properly handle the Trap flag, which allows authenticated guest OS users to gain privileges on the guest OS.
Family:unixClass:vulnerability
Status:ACCEPTEDReference(s):CVE-2008-4915
Platform(s):VMWare ESX Server 3
VMWare ESX Server 3.5
Product(s):
Definition Synopsis
  • AND
  • VMWare ESX Server 3.0.3 is installed
  • AND Patch ESX303-200810501-BG is not installed
  • OR
  • VMWare ESX Server 3.0.2 is installed
  • AND Patch ESX-1006680 is not installed
  • OR
  • VMware ESX Server 3.5.0 is installed
  • AND Patch ESX350-200810201-UG is not installed
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