CVE-2009-0909

Name: CVE-2009-0909
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-04-06T15:30:04.377+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.63%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-0909 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in the VNnc Codec in VMware Workstation 6.5.x before 6.5.2 build 156735, VMware Player 2.5.x before 2.5.2 build 156735, VMware ACE 2.5.x before 2.5.2 build 156735, and VMware Server 2.0.x before 2.0.1 build 156745 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web page or video file, aka ZDI-CAN-435.. EPSS estimates a 4.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the VNnc Codec in VMware Workstation 6.5.x before 6.5.2 build 156735, VMware Player 2.5.x before 2.5.2 build 156735, VMware ACE 2.5.x before 2.5.2 build 156735, and VMware Server 2.0.x before 2.0.1 build 156745 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web page or video file, aka ZDI-CAN-435.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.63%

90.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Ace	2.5.1
Vmware	Player	2.5.1
Vmware	Server	2.0
Vmware	Workstation	6.5.1

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 6, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-0909?

How severe is CVE-2009-0909?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-0909 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0909?

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Source: NVD / NIST