Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the VNnc Codec in VMware Workstation 6.5.x before 6.5.2 build 156735, VMware Player 2.5.x before 2.5.2 build 156735, VMware ACE 2.5.x before 2.5.2 build 156735, and VMware Server 2.0.x before 2.0.1 build 156745 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web page or video file, aka ZDI-CAN-435.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Ace | 2.5.1 |
| Vmware | Player | 2.5.1 |
| Vmware | Server | 2.0 |
| Vmware | Workstation | 6.5.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2009/000054.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2009/Apr/0036.htmlPatch
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201209-25.xml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34373Exploit
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021974
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2009-0005.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0944
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2009/000054.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2009/Apr/0036.htmlPatch
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201209-25.xml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34373Exploit
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021974
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2009-0005.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0944
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-0909?
CVE-2009-0909 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in the VNnc Codec in VMware Workstation 6.5.x before 6.5.2 build 156735, VMware Player 2.5.x before 2.5.2 build 156735, VMware ACE 2.5.x before 2.5.2 build 156735, and VMwar...
How severe is CVE-2009-0909?
CVE-2009-0909 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-2009-0909?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Ace, Vmware Player, Vmware Server, Vmware Workstation.