CVE-2009-0909 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted web pages or video files exploiting a heap overflow in the VNnc Codec.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-0909?
CVE-2009-0909 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Vmware Player, published on 6 Apr 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0909?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Vmware Ace, Vmware Player, Vmware Server, Vmware Workstation.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0909?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0909 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2009-0909 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-0909 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Vmware Player
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pwwh-5hg7-cxj9.