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CVE-2008-3761

MediumPublished

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...

Published: Aug 21, 2008
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Aug 18, 2008

Primary CVSS

4.9/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

1.0%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 60.7%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

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.

Sources

VMware Workstation 6.5.1 - 'hcmon.sys 6.0.0.45731' Local Denial of ServiceExploit
g_ · windows · Aug 18, 2008

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