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CVE-2009-0199

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.…

Published Sep 8, 2009vmwareCWE-119EPSS 5.02%

Overview

CVE-2009-0199 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting vmware ace. It was published on September 8, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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).

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from vmware. Update ace to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Reflists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2009/000065.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/34938Refsecunia.com/secunia_research/2009-25/Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/506286/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/36290Refwww.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2009-0012.htmlRefwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2553Reflists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2009/000065.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/34938Refsecunia.com/secunia_research/2009-25/

How CyberStrike helps

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0199?

CVE-2009-0199 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting vmware ace. It was published on September 8, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2009-0199?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-0199?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from vmware. Update ace to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2009-0199?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-0199 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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