Privilege Escalation in VMware Workstation and Player Products
CVE-2008-4915

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Key Information:

Vendor: Vmware
Status: Esxi; Workstation; Player; Ace
Vendor: CVE Published:; 10 November 2008

What is CVE-2008-4915?

In VMware Workstation and other associated products, a flaw exists in the CPU hardware emulation when handling the Trap flag. This vulnerability enables authenticated users on guest operating systems to escalate their privileges, potentially compromising system integrity. It affects a range of VMware products across several versions, emphasizing the need for timely updates and patches to mitigate potential exploitation.

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