CVE-2009-3733

Name: CVE-2009-3733
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-11-02T15:30:00.813+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 83.38%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-3733 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in VMware Server 1.x before 1.0.10 build 203137 and 2.x before 2.0.2 build 203138 on Linux, VMware ESXi 3.5, and VMware ESX 3.0.3 and 3.5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 83.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in VMware Server 1.x before 1.0.10 build 203137 and 2.x before 2.0.2 build 203138 on Linux, VMware ESXi 3.5, and VMware ESX 3.0.3 and 3.5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

83.38%

99.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Esx	3.0.3
Vmware	Esx	3.5
Vmware	Esxi	3.5
Vmware	Server	1.0
Vmware	Server	1.0.1
Vmware	Server	1.0.1_build_29996
Vmware	Server	1.0.2
Vmware	Server	1.0.3
Vmware	Server	1.0.4
Vmware	Server	1.0.4_build_56528
Vmware	Server	1.0.5
Vmware	Server	1.0.6
Vmware	Server	1.0.7
Vmware	Server	1.0.8
Vmware	Server	1.0.9
Vmware	Server	2.0.0
Vmware	Server	2.0.1

References

http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2009/000069.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/37186Broken Link
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201209-25.xmlThird Party Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1023088Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://securitytracker.com/id?1023089Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/507523/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36842Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2009-0015.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3062Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A7822Third Party Advisory
http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2009/000069.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/37186Broken Link
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201209-25.xmlThird Party Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1023088Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://securitytracker.com/id?1023089Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/507523/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36842Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2009-0015.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3062Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A7822Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 2, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-3733?

How severe is CVE-2009-3733?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-3733 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 83.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3733?

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