Title: VMware Player .vmx ide1:0.fileName Parameter Overflow DoS
Info
Disclosure
Jun 18, 2006
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
Unknown
Solution
Unknown
Description
EMC VMware Player contains a flaw that may allow a local denial of service. The issue is triggered when a user loads a .vmx file containing an ide1:0.fileName parameter with an overly long value, and will result in loss of availability for the the VMware instace. However, for an attacker to gain access and edit the .vmx file, it would require a level of access that would allow a wide variety of attacks. This level of access is considered to be trusted and not readily available to someone looking to launch this type of attack.
Classification
Location:
Local Access Required
Attack Type:
Denial of Service,
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Availability
Exploit:
Exploit Available
OSVDB:
Myth/Fake
Solution
The vulnerability reported is incorrect. No solution required.