Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the VMnc media codec in vmnc.dll in VMware Movie Decoder before 6.5.3 build 185404, VMware Workstation 6.5.x before 6.5.3 build 185404, VMware Player 2.5.x before 2.5.3 build 185404, and VMware ACE 2.5.x before 2.5.3 build 185404 on Windows might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a video file with crafted dimensions (aka framebuffer parameters).
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Ace | 2.5.0 |
| Vmware | Movie Decoder | 6.5.3 |
| Vmware | Player | 2.5 |
| Vmware | Workstation | 6.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2009/000065.htmlPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34938Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2009-25/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/506286/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36290
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2009-0012.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2553PatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2009/000065.htmlPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34938Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2009-25/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/506286/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36290
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2009-0012.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2553PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-0199?
CVE-2009-0199 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in the VMnc media codec in vmnc.dll in VMware Movie Decoder before 6.5.3 build 185404, VMware Workstation 6.5.x before 6.5.3 build 185404, VMware Player 2.5.x before 2.5.3 b...
How severe is CVE-2009-0199?
CVE-2009-0199 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-0199?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Ace, Vmware Movie Decoder, Vmware Player, Vmware Workstation.