How severe is CVE-2009-0199?

CVE-2009-0199 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-0199 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0199?

CVE-2009-0199 primarily affects Vmware Ace. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0199?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2009-0199 published?

CVE-2009-0199 was published on 2009-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-0199

CVE-2009-0199 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Vmware Ace with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Vmware Ace
Published: 2009-09-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the VMnc media codec in vmnc.dll in VMware Movie Decoder before 6.5.3 build 185404, VMware Workstation 6.5.x before 6.5.3 build 185404, VMware Player 2.5.x before 2.5.3 build 185404, and VMware ACE 2.5.x before 2.5.3 build 185404 on Windows might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a video file with crafted dimensions (aka framebuffer parameters).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0199?: Heap-based buffer overflow in the VMnc media codec in vmnc.dll in VMware Movie Decoder before 6.5.3 build 185404, VMware Workstation 6.5.x before 6.5.3 build 185404, VMware Player 2.5.x before 2.5.3 build 185404, and VMware ACE 2.5.x before 2.5.3 build 185404 on Windows might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a video file with crafted dimensions (aka framebuffer parameters).
How severe is CVE-2009-0199?: CVE-2009-0199 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-0199 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0199?: CVE-2009-0199 primarily affects Vmware Ace. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0199?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2009-0199 published?: CVE-2009-0199 was published on 2009-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:ace:2.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:ace:2.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:ace:2.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:movie_decoder:6.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:player:2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:player:2.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:player:2.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:player:2.5.2_build_156735:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:6.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:6.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:6.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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