How severe is CVE-2009-2628?

CVE-2009-2628 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-2628 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-2628?

CVE-2009-2628 primarily affects Vmware Ace. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2628?

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-2009-2628 published?

CVE-2009-2628 was published on 2009-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-2628

CVE-2009-2628 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Vmware Ace
Published: 2009-09-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

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 does not properly handle certain small heights in video content, which might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted AVI file that triggers heap memory corruption.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2628?: 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 does not properly handle certain small heights in video content, which might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted AVI file that triggers heap memory corruption.
How severe is CVE-2009-2628?: CVE-2009-2628 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-2628 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-2628?: CVE-2009-2628 primarily affects Vmware Ace. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2628?: 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-2009-2628 published?: CVE-2009-2628 was published on 2009-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

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: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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