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CVE-2010-4294

UnknownEPSS 5.84%

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CVE-2010-4294 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The frame decompression functionality in the VMnc media codec in VMware Movie Decoder before 6.5.5 build 328052 and 7.x before 7.1.2 build 301548, VMware Workstation 6.5.x before 6.5.5 build 328052 and 7.x before 7.1.2 build 301548 on Windows, VMware Player 2.5.x before 2.5.5 build 246459 and 3.x before 3.1.2 build 301548 on Windows, and VMware Server 2.x on Windows does not properly validate an unspecified size field, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) via a crafted video file.. EPSS estimates a 5.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The frame decompression functionality in the VMnc media codec in VMware Movie Decoder before 6.5.5 build 328052 and 7.x before 7.1.2 build 301548, VMware Workstation 6.5.x before 6.5.5 build 328052 and 7.x before 7.1.2 build 301548 on Windows, VMware Player 2.5.x before 2.5.5 build 246459 and 3.x before 3.1.2 build 301548 on Windows, and VMware Server 2.x on Windows does not properly validate an unspecified size field, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) via a crafted video file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
5.84%

92.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
VmwareMovie Decoder<= 6.5.5
VmwareMovie Decoder6.5.3
VmwareMovie Decoder6.5.4
VmwareMovie Decoder7.0
VmwareMovie Decoder7.1.2
VmwareWorkstation6.5.0
VmwareWorkstation6.5.1
VmwareWorkstation6.5.2
VmwareWorkstation6.5.3
VmwareWorkstation6.5.4
VmwareWorkstation6.5.5
VmwareWorkstation7.0
VmwareWorkstation7.0.1
VmwareWorkstation7.1
VmwareWorkstation7.1.1
VmwareWorkstation7.1.2
VmwarePlayer2.5
VmwarePlayer2.5.1
VmwarePlayer2.5.2
VmwarePlayer2.5.3
VmwarePlayer2.5.4
VmwarePlayer2.5.5
VmwarePlayer3.0
VmwarePlayer3.0.1
VmwarePlayer3.1
VmwarePlayer3.1.1
VmwarePlayer3.1.2
VmwareServer2.0.0
VmwareServer2.0.1
VmwareServer2.0.2

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-4294?
The frame decompression functionality in the VMnc media codec in VMware Movie Decoder before 6.5.5 build 328052 and 7.x before 7.1.2 build 301548, VMware Workstation 6.5.x before 6.5.5 build 328052 and 7.x before 7.1.2 build 301548 on Windows, VMware Player 2.5.x before 2.5.5 build 246459 and 3.x before 3.1.2 build 301548 on Windows, and VMware Server 2.x on Windows does not properly validate an unspecified size field, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) via a crafted video file.
How severe is CVE-2010-4294?
Severity scoring for CVE-2010-4294 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4294?
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