CVE-2007-0063 Integer overflow in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a malformed DHCP packet due to an integer underflow leading to a stack-based buffer overflow in VMware products.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2007-0063?
CVE-2007-0063 is a critical vulnerability in Canonical Ubuntu Linux, published on 21 Sep 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
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.
Weakness: CWE-191
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-0063?
It affects 6 products.
Products include Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Vmware Ace, Vmware Esx, Vmware Player, Vmware Server, Vmware Workstation.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0063?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2007-0063 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-0063 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Canonical Ubuntu Linux
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wpv6-5q5m-qph7.