Buffer Overflows in VIX API Affecting VMware Products
CVE-2008-2100

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Key Information:

Vendor

Vmware

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 June 2008

What is CVE-2008-2100?

The VIX API, used in various VMware products, is susceptible to multiple buffer overflow vulnerabilities. These flaws allow a user on a guest operating system to execute arbitrary code on the host operating system through unprotected vectors. This could lead to unauthorized access and control, posing significant security risks to environments running affected VMware versions.

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