CVE-2009-1147
First published: Mon Apr 06 2009(Updated: )
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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| VMware ACE | ||
| VMware ACE | =1.0 | |
| VMware ACE | =1.0.0 | |
| VMware ACE | =1.0.1 | |
| VMware ACE | =1.0.2 | |
| VMware ACE | =1.0.3 | |
| VMware ACE | =1.0.3_build_54075 | |
| VMware ACE | =1.0.4 | |
| VMware ACE | =1.0.5 | |
| VMware ACE | =1.0.6 | |
| VMware ACE | =1.0.7 | |
| VMware ACE | =2.0 | |
| VMware ACE | =2.0.1 | |
| VMware ACE | =2.0.1_build_55017 | |
| VMware ACE | =2.0.2 | |
| VMware ACE | =2.0.3 | |
| VMware ACE | =2.0.4 | |
| VMware ACE | =2.0.5 | |
| VMware ACE | =2.5.0 | |
| VMware ACE | =2.5.1 | |
| VMware Workstation | =1.0.1 | |
| VMware Workstation | =1.0.2 | |
| VMware Workstation | =1.0.4 | |
| VMware Workstation | =1.0.5 | |
| VMware Workstation | =1.1 | |
| VMware Workstation | =1.1.1 | |
| VMware Workstation | =1.1.2 | |
| VMware Workstation | =2.0 | |
| VMware Workstation | =2.0.1 | |
| VMware Workstation | =3.2.1-patch1 | |
| VMware Workstation | =3.4 | |
| VMware Workstation | =4.0 | |
| VMware Workstation | =4.0.1 | |
| VMware Workstation | =4.0.1_build_5289 | |
| VMware Workstation | =4.0.2 | |
| VMware Workstation | =4.5.2 | |
| VMware Workstation | =4.5.2_build_8848 | |
| VMware Workstation | =4.5.2_build_8848-r4 | |
| VMware Workstation | =5 | |
| VMware Workstation | =5.0.0_build_13124 | |
| VMware Workstation | =5.5 | |
| VMware Workstation | =5.5.0_build_13124 | |
| VMware Workstation | =5.5.1 | |
| VMware Workstation | =5.5.1_build_19175 | |
| VMware Workstation | =5.5.2 | |
| VMware Workstation | =5.5.3 | |
| VMware Workstation | =5.5.3-42958 | |
| VMware Workstation | =5.5.3_build_34685 | |
| VMware Workstation | =5.5.3_build_42958 | |
| VMware Workstation | =5.5.4 | |
| VMware Workstation | =5.5.4_build_44386 | |
| VMware Workstation | =5.5.5 | |
| VMware Workstation | =5.5.5_build_56455 | |
| VMware Workstation | =5.5.6 | |
| VMware Workstation | =5.5.7 | |
| VMware Workstation | =5.5.8 | |
| VMware Workstation | =6.0 | |
| VMware Workstation | =6.0.1 | |
| VMware Workstation | =6.0.1_build_55017 | |
| VMware Workstation | =6.0.2 | |
| VMware Workstation | =6.0.3 | |
| VMware Workstation | =6.0.4 | |
| VMware Workstation | =6.0.5 | |
| VMware Workstation | =6.5 | |
| VMware Workstation | =6.5.1 | |
| VMware Player | =1.0.0 | |
| VMware Player | =1.0.1 | |
| VMware Player | =1.0.2 | |
| VMware Player | =1.0.3 | |
| VMware Player | =1.0.4 | |
| VMware Player | =1.0.5 | |
| VMware Player | =1.0.6 | |
| VMware Player | =1.0.7 | |
| VMware Player | =1.0.8 | |
| VMware Player | =2.0 | |
| VMware Player | =2.0.1 | |
| VMware Player | =2.0.2 | |
| VMware Player | =2.0.3 | |
| VMware Player | =2.0.4 | |
| VMware Player | =2.0.5 | |
| VMware Player | =2.5 | |
| VMware Player | =2.5.1 | |
| VMware Server | =2.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2009/Apr/0036.html
- http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2009/000054.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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-1147?
CVE-2009-1147 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability that could allow local users to gain elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1147?
To fix CVE-2009-1147, upgrade to a patched version of VMware products as specified in the release notes from VMware.
Which VMware products are affected by CVE-2009-1147?
CVE-2009-1147 affects 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 versions prior to 2.0.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-1147?
CVE-2009-1147 is an unspecified local privilege escalation vulnerability in the Virtual Machine Communication Interface.
When was CVE-2009-1147 disclosed?
CVE-2009-1147 was disclosed in April 2009 and is part of the VMware security announcements.
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