CVE-2009-3732 Other in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a format string vulnerability in VMware Remote Console.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not stated
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not stated
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2009-3732?

CVE-2009-3732 is a critical vulnerability in Vmware Player, published on 12 Apr 2010. It can be exploited over the network.

Official description

Format string vulnerability in vmware-vmrc.exe build 158248 in VMware Remote Console (aka VMrc) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-134

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3732?

It affects 4 products.

Products include Vmware Ace, Vmware Player, Vmware Server, Vmware Workstation.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3732?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-3732 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2009-3732 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-3732 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

All Vmware Player vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mw96-29xv-5ppf.

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