CVE-2009-2628 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted AVI file exploiting heap memory corruption in the VMnc media 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-2009-2628?
CVE-2009-2628 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Vmware Player, published on 8 Sep 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
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.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2628?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Vmware Ace, Vmware Movie Decoder, Vmware Player, Vmware Workstation.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2628?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2628 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-2009-2628 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-2628 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Vmware Player
Sources
Also known as GHSA-678r-9fw4-2w76.