Vulnerability Description
The frame decompression functionality in the VMnc media codec in VMware Movie Decoder before 6.5.5 build 328052 and 7.x before 7.1.2 build 301548, VMware Workstation 6.5.x before 6.5.5 build 328052 and 7.x before 7.1.2 build 301548 on Windows, VMware Player 2.5.x before 2.5.5 build 246459 and 3.x before 3.1.2 build 301548 on Windows, and VMware Server 2.x on Windows does not properly validate an unspecified size field, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) via a crafted video file.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Movie Decoder | <= 6.5.5 |
| Microsoft | Windows | All versions |
| Vmware | Workstation | 6.5.0 |
| Vmware | Player | 2.5 |
| Vmware | Server | 2.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2010/000112.html
- http://osvdb.org/69596
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42482Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/514995/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45169
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1024819
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2010-0018.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/3116Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2010/000112.html
- http://osvdb.org/69596
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42482Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/514995/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45169
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1024819
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2010-0018.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-4294?
CVE-2010-4294 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). The frame decompression functionality in the VMnc media codec in VMware Movie Decoder before 6.5.5 build 328052 and 7.x before 7.1.2 build 301548, VMware Workstation 6.5.x before 6.5.5 build 328052 an...
How severe is CVE-2010-4294?
CVE-2010-4294 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-2010-4294?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Movie Decoder, Microsoft Windows, Vmware Workstation, Vmware Player, Vmware Server.