CVE-2009-1244: Medium severity vmware ace vulnerability
Unspecified vulnerability in the virtual machine display function in VMware Workstation 6.5.1 and earlier; VMware Player 2.5.1 and earlier; VMware ACE 2.5.1 and earlier; VMware Server 1.x before 1.0.9 build 156507 and 2.x before 2.0.1 build 156745; VMware Fusion before 2.0.4 build 159196; VMware ESXi 3.5; and VMware ESX 3.0.2, 3.0.3, and 3.5 allows guest OS users to execute arbitrary code on the host OS via unknown vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-4916.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-1244?
CVE-2009-1244 has a medium severity rating.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1244?
To fix CVE-2009-1244, update to the latest versions of the affected VMware products.
Which VMware products are affected by CVE-2009-1244?
CVE-2009-1244 affects VMware Workstation, VMware Player, VMware ACE, VMware Server, and VMware Fusion versions specified in the advisory.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2009-1244?
There is no direct workaround for CVE-2009-1244; applying the recommended updates is necessary.
When was CVE-2009-1244 discovered?
CVE-2009-1244 was publicly disclosed in May 2009.