Vulnerability Description
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 does not properly handle certain small heights in video content, which might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted AVI file that triggers heap memory corruption.
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://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/444513US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/506286/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36290Patch
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2009-0012.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2553Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2009/000065.htmlPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34938Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/444513US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/506286/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36290Patch
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2009-0012.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2553Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-2628?
CVE-2009-2628 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). 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....
How severe is CVE-2009-2628?
CVE-2009-2628 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-2009-2628?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Ace, Vmware Movie Decoder, Vmware Player, Vmware Workstation.