Buffer Overflow in VMware Workstation and Player Affecting Remote Operations
CVE-2008-3892
Key Information:
- Vendor
Vmware
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 3 September 2008
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What is CVE-2008-3892?
The vulnerability involves a buffer overflow in an ActiveX control within the COM API of VMware products. It can be exploited by remote attackers via a crafted call to the GuestInfo method, utilizing long string values that cause a denial of service—a complete crash of the browser—or potentially enabling arbitrary code execution on the affected system.

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Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.
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EPSS Score
66% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.
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Public PoC available
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Exploit known to exist
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved