Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in VMware Workstation, Player, ACE, and Server
CVE-2009-0910

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor
Vmware
Status
Ace
Player
Workstation
Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 April 2009

Summary

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the VNnc Codec of multiple VMware products, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. This exploitation can occur when a user accesses a specially crafted web page or video file, which triggers the overflow. Users are advised to upgrade to the latest versions of the affected products to mitigate the associated risks.

References

http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201209-25.xml
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_GENTOO
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2009/Apr/0036.html
mailing-listx_refsource_FULLDISC
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34373
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

.