CVE-2009-3732

Name: CVE-2009-3732
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-04-12T18:30:00.46+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 16.20%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-3732 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Format string vulnerability in vmware-vmrc.exe build 158248 in VMware Remote Console (aka VMrc) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 16.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Format string vulnerability in vmware-vmrc.exe build 158248 in VMware Remote Console (aka VMrc) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

16.20%

96.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-134

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Ace	>= 2.5.0, < 2.5.4
Vmware	Ace	2.6
Vmware	Player	>= 2.5.0, < 2.5.4
Vmware	Player	3.0
Vmware	Server	>= 2.0.0, <= 2.0.2
Vmware	Workstation	>= 6.5.0, < 6.5.4
Vmware	Workstation	7.0

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2010-04/0077.htmlBroken Link
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2010-04/0121.htmlBroken Link
http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2010/000090.htmlMailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/39110Not Applicable
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201209-25.xmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2010-0007.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2010-04/0077.htmlBroken Link
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2010-04/0121.htmlBroken Link
http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2010/000090.htmlMailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/39110Not Applicable
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201209-25.xmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2010-0007.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 12, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-3732?

Format string vulnerability in vmware-vmrc.exe build 158248 in VMware Remote Console (aka VMrc) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

How severe is CVE-2009-3732?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-3732 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 16.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3732?

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-2009-3732?

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Source: NVD / NIST