CVE-2009-0177
Overview
CVE-2009-0177 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting vmware ace. It was published on January 20, 2009.
Technical Description
vmwarebase.dll, as used in the vmware-authd service (aka vmware-authd.exe), in VMware Workstation 6.5.1 build 126130, 6.5.1 and earlier; VMware Player 2.5.1 build 126130, 2.5.1 and earlier; VMware ACE 2.5.1 and earlier; VMware Server 2.0.x before 2.0.1 build 156745; and VMware Fusion before 2.0.2 build 147997 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a long (1) USER or (2) PASS command.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from vmware. Update ace to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| vmware | ace | 0 | Affected |
| vmware | fusion | 0 | Affected |
| vmware | vmware_player | 0 | Affected |
| vmware | vmware_workstation | 0 | Affected |
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2009-0177?
CVE-2009-0177 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting vmware ace. It was published on January 20, 2009.
How severe is CVE-2009-0177?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-0177?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from vmware. Update ace to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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