CVE-2008-1364

CVE-2008-1364 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vmware Ace with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-399.

Key facts

• Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-399
• Affected product: Vmware Ace
• Published: 2008-03-20
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the DHCP service in VMware Workstation 5.5.x before 5.5.6, VMware Player 1.0.x before 1.0.6, VMware ACE 1.0.x before 1.0.5, VMware Server 1.0.x before 1.0.5, and VMware Fusion 1.1.x before 1.1.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1364?

Unspecified vulnerability in the DHCP service in VMware Workstation 5.5.x before 5.5.6, VMware Player 1.0.x before 1.0.6, VMware ACE 1.0.x before 1.0.5, VMware Server 1.0.x before 1.0.5, and VMware Fusion 1.1.x before 1.1.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service.

How severe is CVE-2008-1364?

CVE-2008-1364 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-1364 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1364?

CVE-2008-1364 primarily affects Vmware Ace. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1364?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-1364 published?

CVE-2008-1364 was published on 2008-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2008/000008.html
• http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201209-25.xml
• http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3755
• http://securitytracker.com/id?1019623
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/489739/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28276
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28289
• http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2008-0005.html
• http://www.vmware.com/support/fusion/doc/releasenotes_fusion.html
• http://www.vmware.com/support/player/doc/releasenotes_player.html
• http://www.vmware.com/support/server/doc/releasenotes_server.html
• http://www.vmware.com/support/ws55/doc/releasenotes_ws55.html
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0905/references
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41254

Affected products (21)

• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:ace:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:ace:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:player:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:player:1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:player:1.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:player:1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:player:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:player:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:player:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:server:1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vmware_server:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vmware_server:1.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vmware_workstation:5.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vmware_workstation:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vmware_workstation:6.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:5.5.3_build_34685:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:5.5.3_build_42958:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:5.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:5.5.4_build_44386:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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