How severe is CVE-2008-2100?

CVE-2008-2100 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-2100 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2100?

CVE-2008-2100 primarily affects Vmware Ace. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2100?

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-2008-2100 published?

CVE-2008-2100 was published on 2008-06-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2100

CVE-2008-2100 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vmware Ace with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Vmware Ace
Published: 2008-06-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in VIX API 1.1.x before 1.1.4 build 93057 on VMware Workstation 5.x and 6.x, VMware Player 1.x and 2.x, VMware ACE 2.x, VMware Server 1.x, VMware Fusion 1.x, VMware ESXi 3.5, and VMware ESX 3.0.1 through 3.5 allow guest OS users to execute arbitrary code on the host OS via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2100?: Multiple buffer overflows in VIX API 1.1.x before 1.1.4 build 93057 on VMware Workstation 5.x and 6.x, VMware Player 1.x and 2.x, VMware ACE 2.x, VMware Server 1.x, VMware Fusion 1.x, VMware ESXi 3.5, and VMware ESX 3.0.1 through 3.5 allow guest OS users to execute arbitrary code on the host OS via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-2100?: CVE-2008-2100 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-2100 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2100?: CVE-2008-2100 primarily affects Vmware Ace. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2100?: 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-2008-2100 published?: CVE-2008-2100 was published on 2008-06-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (14)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:ace:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:esx_server:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:esx_server:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:esxi:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:player:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esx:2.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esx:2.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esx:3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esx:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esx:3.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esx:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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