CVE-2009-1147
CVE-2009-1147 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vmware Ace with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Vmware Ace
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in vmci.sys in the Virtual Machine Communication Interface (VMCI) in VMware Workstation 6.5.1 and earlier, VMware Player 2.5.1 and earlier, VMware ACE 2.5.1 and earlier, and VMware Server 2.0.x before 2.0.1 build 156745 allows local users to gain privileges via unknown vectors.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-1147?
- Unspecified vulnerability in vmci.sys in the Virtual Machine Communication Interface (VMCI) in VMware Workstation 6.5.1 and earlier, VMware Player 2.5.1 and earlier, VMware ACE 2.5.1 and earlier, and VMware Server 2.0.x before 2.0.1 build 156745 allows local users to gain privileges via unknown vectors.
- How severe is CVE-2009-1147?
- CVE-2009-1147 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2009-1147 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-1147?
- CVE-2009-1147 primarily affects Vmware Ace. In total, 83 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-1147?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2009-1147 published?
- CVE-2009-1147 was published on 2009-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2009/000054.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2009/Apr/0036.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34373
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021976
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2009-0005.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0944
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5471
Affected products (83)
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:ace:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:ace:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:ace:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:ace:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:ace:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:ace:1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:ace:1.0.3_build_54075:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:ace:1.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:ace:1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:ace:1.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:ace:1.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:ace:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:ace:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:ace:2.0.1_build_55017:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:ace:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:ace:2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:ace:2.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:ace:2.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:ace:2.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:ace:2.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:1.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:3.2.1:patch1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:4.0.1_build_5289:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:4.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:4.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:4.5.2_build_8848:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:4.5.2_build_8848:r4:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:5.0.0_build_13124:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
More vulnerabilities in Vmware Ace
- CVE-2009-3732 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Format string vulnerability in vmware-vmrc.exe build 158248 in VMware Remote Console (aka VMrc) allows remote attackers…
- CVE-2008-3695 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Unspecified vulnerability in a certain ActiveX control in VMware Workstation 5.5.x before 5.5.8 build 108000, VMware…
- CVE-2008-3693 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Unspecified vulnerability in a certain ActiveX control in VMware Workstation 5.5.x before 5.5.8 build 108000, VMware…
- CVE-2008-3696 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Unspecified vulnerability in a certain ActiveX control in VMware Workstation 5.5.x before 5.5.8 build 108000, VMware…
- CVE-2008-3892 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Buffer overflow in a certain ActiveX control in the COM API in VMware Workstation 5.5.x before 5.5.8 build 108000,…
- CVE-2008-3692 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Unspecified vulnerability in a certain ActiveX control in VMware Workstation 5.5.x before 5.5.8 build 108000, VMware…