CVE-2008-4915: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-4915: The CPU hardware emulation in VMware Workstation 6.0.5 and earlier and 5.5.8 and earlier; Player 2.0.x thro...

The CPU hardware emulation in VMware Workstation 6.0.5 and earlier and 5.5.8 and earlier; Player 2.0.x through 2.0.5 and 1.0.x through 1.0.8; ACE 2.0.x through 2.0.5 and earlier, and 1.0.x through 1.0.7; Server 1.0.x through 1.0.7; ESX 2.5.4 through 3.5; and ESXi 3.5, when running 32-bit and 64-bit guest operating systems, does not properly handle the Trap flag, which allows authenticated guest OS users to gain privileges on the guest OS.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 10:31 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a legacy VMware virtualization flaw where a signed-in user inside a virtual machine could gain higher privileges inside that guest operating system. The source description does not indicate host escape. Business risk is mainly for environments still running obsolete VMware Workstation, Player, ACE, Server, ESX, or ESXi versions. Exposure is likely limited to organizations with old VMware products listed in the CVE: Workstation, Player, ACE, Server, ESX 2.5.4-3.5, or ESXi 3.5. Modern deployments are unlikely affected unless legacy systems remain in production or labs. Medium priority if legacy VMware remains in use; low urgency if inventory confirms none of the listed versions exist. The main business concern is privilege escalation inside older virtual machines, especially shared or multi-user guest environments. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire affected VMware versions listed in the CVE.; Review VMware VMSA-2008-0018 for applicable patches or upgrade paths.; Restrict guest OS accounts on affected virtual machines..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 18:15 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 10, 2008, 11:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Source materials

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oval:org.mitre.oval:def:6309CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
vmware-cpuhardware-priv-escalation(46415)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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