CVE-2009-0199 describes a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the VMnc media codec (vmnc.dll) affecting several VMware products, including Movie Decoder, Workstation, Player, and ACE, all in versions prior to 6.5.3 build 185404 on Windows. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by providing a specially crafted video file with manipulated framebuffer parameters. The vulnerability carries a critical CVSS score of 9.3, indicating a network-based attack with medium complexity, leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While the vulnerability is severe, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.5.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:vmware:ace:2.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.5.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:vmware:ace:2.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.5.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:vmware:ace:2.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.5.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:vmware:movie_decoder:6.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:vmware:player:2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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