Unscored severity · published Oct 16, 2009
CVE-2009-3281
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…
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CVSS
0.9%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
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.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.9% · higher than 61% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
FU
Fusion · Vmware
through 2.0.5; 1.0; 1.1; 1.1.1; 1.1.2; 1.1.3; +5 more · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-3281
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2009-3281
Vendor Advisory
http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2009/000066.html
Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/36928
securitytracker.com
http://securitytracker.com/id?1022981
Vendor Advisory
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2009-0013.html
Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2811
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