Vulnerability Description
vmwarebase.dll, as used in the vmware-authd service (aka vmware-authd.exe), in VMware Workstation 6.5.1 build 126130, 6.5.1 and earlier; VMware Player 2.5.1 build 126130, 2.5.1 and earlier; VMware ACE 2.5.1 and earlier; VMware Server 2.0.x before 2.0.1 build 156745; and VMware Fusion before 2.0.2 build 147997 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a long (1) USER or (2) PASS command.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Ace | <= 2.5.1 |
| Vmware | Fusion | <= 2.0.1 |
| Vmware | Server | 2.0.0 |
| Vmware | Vmware Player | <= 2.5.1 |
| Vmware | Vmware Workstation | <= 6.51 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2009/000054.htmlPatch
- http://osvdb.org/51180
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2009/Apr/0036.htmlPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33372Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34601Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34373Exploit
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021512
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2009-0005.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0024Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0944Vendor Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7647
- http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2009/000054.htmlPatch
- http://osvdb.org/51180
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2009/Apr/0036.htmlPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-0177?
CVE-2009-0177 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). vmwarebase.dll, as used in the vmware-authd service (aka vmware-authd.exe), in VMware Workstation 6.5.1 build 126130, 6.5.1 and earlier; VMware Player 2.5.1 build 126130, 2.5.1 and earlier; VMware ACE...
How severe is CVE-2009-0177?
CVE-2009-0177 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-0177?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Ace, Vmware Fusion, Vmware Server, Vmware Vmware Player, Vmware Vmware Workstation.