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CVE-2007-0063

CWE-191Published: September 21, 2007· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Integer underflow in the DHCP server in EMC VMware Workstation before 5.5.5 Build 56455 and 6.x before 6.0.1 Build 55017, Player before 1.0.5 Build 56455 and Player 2 before 2.0.1 Build 55017, ACE before 1.0.3 Build 54075 and ACE 2 before 2.0.1 Build 55017, and Server before 1.0.4 Build 56528 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed DHCP packet that triggers a stack-based buffer overflow.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2007-0063 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.

User Interaction

Scope

Impact

ConfidentialityC

IntegrityC

AvailabilityC

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

Affected Vendors & Products

Canonical1 product(s)

ubuntu linux

VMware5 product(s)

aceplayerserverworkstationesx

Source: NVD CPE · 13 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time

Offensive Security exploit database

GitHub PoC Search

Community PoC repositories

Rapid7 / Metasploit

Metasploit module search

Security advisories & exploits

Official NIST entry

CVE Program entry

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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://www.iss.net/threats/275.html

PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25729

PATCHhttp://www.vmware.com/support/ace/doc/releasenotes_ace.html

PATCHhttp://www.vmware.com/support/ace2/doc/releasenotes_ace2.html

PATCHhttp://www.vmware.com/support/player/doc/releasenotes_player.html

PATCHhttp://www.vmware.com/support/player2/doc/releasenotes_player2.html

PATCHhttp://www.vmware.com/support/server/doc/releasenotes_server.html

PATCHhttp://www.vmware.com/support/ws55/doc/releasenotes_ws55.html

PATCHhttp://www.vmware.com/support/ws6/doc/releasenotes_ws6.html

PATCHhttp://www.iss.net/threats/275.html

PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25729

PATCHhttp://www.vmware.com/support/ace/doc/releasenotes_ace.html

PATCHhttp://www.vmware.com/support/ace2/doc/releasenotes_ace2.html

PATCHhttp://www.vmware.com/support/player/doc/releasenotes_player.html

PATCHhttp://www.vmware.com/support/player2/doc/releasenotes_player2.html

PATCHhttp://www.vmware.com/support/server/doc/releasenotes_server.html

PATCHhttp://www.vmware.com/support/ws55/doc/releasenotes_ws55.html

PATCHhttp://www.vmware.com/support/ws6/doc/releasenotes_ws6.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2007-September/065902.html

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/26890

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/27694

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/27706

ADVISORYhttp://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200711-23.xml

ADVISORYhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018717

ADVISORYhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-543-1

ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3229

ADVISORYhttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33103

ADVISORYhttp://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2007-September/065902.html

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/26890

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/27694

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/27706

ADVISORYhttp://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200711-23.xml

ADVISORYhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018717

ADVISORYhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-543-1

ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3229

ADVISORYhttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33103

All References (36)

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http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2007-September/065902.htmlThird Party Advisory

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http://secunia.com/advisories/26890Third Party Advisory

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http://secunia.com/advisories/27694Third Party Advisory

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http://secunia.com/advisories/27706Third Party Advisory

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http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200711-23.xmlThird Party Advisory

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http://www.iss.net/threats/275.htmlPatch · Third Party Advisory

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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25729Patch · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

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http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018717Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-543-1Third Party Advisory

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http://www.vmware.com/support/ace/doc/releasenotes_ace.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory

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http://www.vmware.com/support/ace2/doc/releasenotes_ace2.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory

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http://www.vmware.com/support/player/doc/releasenotes_player.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory

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http://www.vmware.com/support/player2/doc/releasenotes_player2.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory

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http://www.vmware.com/support/server/doc/releasenotes_server.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory

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http://www.vmware.com/support/ws55/doc/releasenotes_ws55.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2007-0063

CVSS Score10.0 / 10

SeverityCRITICAL

WeaknessCWE-191

CISA KEVNo

Affected2 vendor(s)

PublishedSep 21, 2007

Related CVEs (CWE-191)

Recommended Actions

→Apply vendor patches immediately
→Monitor CVE-2007-0063 in threat intel feeds
→Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts

Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.

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