CVE-2009-0908

CVE-2009-0908 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vmware Ace with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the ACE shared folders implementation in the VMware Host Guest File System (HGFS) shared folders feature in VMware ACE 2.5.1 and earlier allows attackers to enable a disabled shared folder.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0908?
Unspecified vulnerability in the ACE shared folders implementation in the VMware Host Guest File System (HGFS) shared folders feature in VMware ACE 2.5.1 and earlier allows attackers to enable a disabled shared folder.
How severe is CVE-2009-0908?
CVE-2009-0908 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-0908 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0908?
CVE-2009-0908 primarily affects Vmware Ace. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0908?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-0908 published?
CVE-2009-0908 was published on 2009-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (17)

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