CVE-2009-2628

Name: CVE-2009-2628
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-09-08T22:30:00.483+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.57%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-2628 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The VMnc media codec in vmnc.dll in VMware Movie Decoder before 6.5.3 build 185404, VMware Workstation 6.5.x before 6.5.3 build 185404, VMware Player 2.5.x before 2.5.3 build 185404, and VMware ACE 2.5.x before 2.5.3 build 185404 on Windows does not properly handle certain small heights in video content, which might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted AVI file that triggers heap memory corruption.. EPSS estimates a 5.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The VMnc media codec in vmnc.dll in VMware Movie Decoder before 6.5.3 build 185404, VMware Workstation 6.5.x before 6.5.3 build 185404, VMware Player 2.5.x before 2.5.3 build 185404, and VMware ACE 2.5.x before 2.5.3 build 185404 on Windows does not properly handle certain small heights in video content, which might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted AVI file that triggers heap memory corruption.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.57%

91.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Ace	2.5.0
Vmware	Ace	2.5.1
Vmware	Ace	2.5.2
Vmware	Movie Decoder	6.5.3
Vmware	Player	2.5
Vmware	Player	2.5.1
Vmware	Player	2.5.2
Vmware	Workstation	6.5
Vmware	Workstation	6.5.0
Vmware	Workstation	6.5.1
Vmware	Workstation	6.5.2

References

http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2009/000065.htmlPatch
http://secunia.com/advisories/34938Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/444513US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/506286/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36290Patch
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2009-0012.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2553Vendor Advisory
http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2009/000065.htmlPatch
http://secunia.com/advisories/34938Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/444513US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/506286/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36290Patch
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2009-0012.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2553Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 8, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-2628?

How severe is CVE-2009-2628?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2628 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2628?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST