CRITICAL
CVE-2008-1392
CWE-16Published: March 20, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
10.0
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The default configuration of VMware Workstation 6.0.2, VMware Player 2.0.x before 2.0.3, and VMware ACE 2.0.x before 2.0.1 makes the console of the guest OS accessible through anonymous VIX API calls, which has unknown impact and attack vectors.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2008-1392 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
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (20)
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http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2008-0005.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/player2/doc/releasenotes_player2.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2008-1392
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-16
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 20, 2008
Related CVEs (CWE-16)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2008-1392 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.