How severe is CVE-2009-3282?

CVE-2009-3282 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2009-3282 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-3282?

CVE-2009-3282 primarily affects Vmware Fusion. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3282?

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-2009-3282 published?

CVE-2009-3282 was published on 2009-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-3282

CVE-2009-3282 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vmware Fusion with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. 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-189.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: Vmware Fusion
Published: 2009-10-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Integer overflow in the vmx86 kernel extension in VMware Fusion before 2.0.6 build 196839 allows host OS users to cause a denial of service to the host OS via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3282?: Integer overflow in the vmx86 kernel extension in VMware Fusion before 2.0.6 build 196839 allows host OS users to cause a denial of service to the host OS via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2009-3282?: CVE-2009-3282 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2009-3282 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-3282?: CVE-2009-3282 primarily affects Vmware Fusion. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3282?: 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-2009-3282 published?: CVE-2009-3282 was published on 2009-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion:1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion:1.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion:2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion:2.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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