CVE-2009-3281

Name: CVE-2009-3281
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-10-16T16:30:00.67+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.93%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-3281 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The vmx86 kernel extension in VMware Fusion before 2.0.6 build 196839 does not use correct file permissions, which allows host OS users to gain privileges on the host OS via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 0.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The vmx86 kernel extension in VMware Fusion before 2.0.6 build 196839 does not use correct file permissions, which allows host OS users to gain privileges on the host OS via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.93%

56.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Fusion	<= 2.0.5
Vmware	Fusion	1.0
Vmware	Fusion	1.1
Vmware	Fusion	1.1.1
Vmware	Fusion	1.1.2
Vmware	Fusion	1.1.3
Vmware	Fusion	2.0
Vmware	Fusion	2.0.1
Vmware	Fusion	2.0.2
Vmware	Fusion	2.0.3
Vmware	Fusion	2.0.4

References

http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2009/000066.htmlVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/36928Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1022981
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2009-0013.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2811Vendor Advisory
http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2009/000066.htmlVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/36928Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1022981
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2009-0013.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2811Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 16, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-3281?

The vmx86 kernel extension in VMware Fusion before 2.0.6 build 196839 does not use correct file permissions, which allows host OS users to gain privileges on the host OS via unspecified vectors.

How severe is CVE-2009-3281?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-3281 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3281?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2009-3281?

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Source: NVD / NIST