CVE-2009-3281
VMware Fusion 2.0.5 - vmx86 kext Kernel Privilege Escalation
Severity Score
7.2
*CVSS v2
Exploit Likelihood
*EPSS
Affected Versions
*CPE
Public Exploits
1
*Multiple Sources
Exploited in Wild
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*KEV
Decision
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*SSVC
Descriptions
The vmx86 kernel extension in VMware Fusion before 2.0.6 build 196839 does not use correct file permissions, which allows host OS users to gain privileges on the host OS via unspecified vectors.
La extensión del núcleo vmx86 en VMware Fusion v2.0.6 anterior a build 196839 no utiliza los permisos de archivo correctos, lo cual permite a los usuarios del sistema operativo anfitrion obtener privilegios en el sistema operativo anfitrión a través de vectores no especificados.
*Credits:
N/A
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Authentication
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
- Decision:-
Exploitation
Automatable
Tech. Impact
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
- 2009-09-21 CVE Reserved
- 2009-10-02 CVE Published
- 2009-10-02 First Exploit
- 2024-09-17 CVE Updated
- 2024-09-17 EPSS Updated
- ---------- Exploited in Wild
- ---------- KEV Due Date
CWE
- CWE-264: Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
CAPEC
References (6)
| URL | Tag | Source |
|---|---|---|
| http://securitytracker.com/id?1022981 | Vdb Entry |
| URL | Date | SRC |
|---|---|---|
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/10076 | 2009-10-02 |
| URL | Date | SRC |
|---|
| URL | Date | SRC |
|---|---|---|
| http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2009/000066.html | 2009-10-19 | |
| http://secunia.com/advisories/36928 | 2009-10-19 | |
| http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2009-0013.html | 2009-10-19 | |
| http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2811 | 2009-10-19 |
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Other | Status | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vendor | Product | Version | Other | Status | <-- --> | Vendor | Product | Version | Other | Status |
| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Fusion Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Fusion" | <= 2.0.5 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Fusion" and version " <= 2.0.5" | - |
Affected
| in | Apple Search vendor "Apple" | Mac Os X Search vendor "Apple" for product "Mac Os X" | * | - |
Safe
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Fusion Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Fusion" | 1.0 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Fusion" and version "1.0" | - |
Affected
| in | Apple Search vendor "Apple" | Mac Os X Search vendor "Apple" for product "Mac Os X" | * | - |
Safe
|
| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Fusion Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Fusion" | 1.1 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Fusion" and version "1.1" | - |
Affected
| in | Apple Search vendor "Apple" | Mac Os X Search vendor "Apple" for product "Mac Os X" | * | - |
Safe
|
| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Fusion Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Fusion" | 1.1.1 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Fusion" and version "1.1.1" | - |
Affected
| in | Apple Search vendor "Apple" | Mac Os X Search vendor "Apple" for product "Mac Os X" | * | - |
Safe
|
| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Fusion Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Fusion" | 1.1.2 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Fusion" and version "1.1.2" | - |
Affected
| in | Apple Search vendor "Apple" | Mac Os X Search vendor "Apple" for product "Mac Os X" | * | - |
Safe
|
| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Fusion Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Fusion" | 1.1.3 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Fusion" and version "1.1.3" | - |
Affected
| in | Apple Search vendor "Apple" | Mac Os X Search vendor "Apple" for product "Mac Os X" | * | - |
Safe
|
| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Fusion Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Fusion" | 2.0 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Fusion" and version "2.0" | - |
Affected
| in | Apple Search vendor "Apple" | Mac Os X Search vendor "Apple" for product "Mac Os X" | * | - |
Safe
|
| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Fusion Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Fusion" | 2.0.1 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Fusion" and version "2.0.1" | - |
Affected
| in | Apple Search vendor "Apple" | Mac Os X Search vendor "Apple" for product "Mac Os X" | * | - |
Safe
|
| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Fusion Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Fusion" | 2.0.2 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Fusion" and version "2.0.2" | - |
Affected
| in | Apple Search vendor "Apple" | Mac Os X Search vendor "Apple" for product "Mac Os X" | * | - |
Safe
|
| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Fusion Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Fusion" | 2.0.3 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Fusion" and version "2.0.3" | - |
Affected
| in | Apple Search vendor "Apple" | Mac Os X Search vendor "Apple" for product "Mac Os X" | * | - |
Safe
|
| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Fusion Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Fusion" | 2.0.4 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Fusion" and version "2.0.4" | - |
Affected
| in | Apple Search vendor "Apple" | Mac Os X Search vendor "Apple" for product "Mac Os X" | * | - |
Safe
|