CVE-2009-1564 describes a heap-based buffer overflow in the VMnc media codec within VMware Movie Decoder and related VMware products on Windows. This critical vulnerability (CVSS 9.3) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by enticing a user to open a specially crafted AVI file containing HexTile encoded video chunks. While no active exploitation or public exploit code is currently identified, and community discussion is minimal, the high severity and potential for complete system compromise warrant attention.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
6.5.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:vmware:movie_decoder:6.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.5.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:6.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.5.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:6.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.5.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:6.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.5.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:6.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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