CVE-2009-1805: Medium severity VMware ACE vulnerability
Unspecified vulnerability in the VMware Descheduled Time Accounting driver 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 2.x before 2.0.2 build 147997, VMware ESXi 3.5, and VMware ESX 3.0.2, 3.0.3, and 3.5, when the Descheduled Time Accounting Service is not running, allows guest OS users on Windows to cause a denial of service via unknown vectors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-1805?
The severity of CVE-2009-1805 is not explicitly defined but it poses a significant risk as it involves an unspecified vulnerability that affects multiple VMware products.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1805?
To fix CVE-2009-1805, it is recommended to update your affected VMware products to the latest patched versions as specified by VMware.
Which VMware products are affected by CVE-2009-1805?
CVE-2009-1805 affects VMware products including VMware Workstation versions up to 6.5.1, VMware Player versions up to 2.5.1, and VMware Server versions prior to 2.0.1.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2009-1805?
CVE-2009-1805 can potentially be exploited in various attacks that target the vulnerabilities in the affected VMware products, leading to unauthorized access or denial of service.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2009-1805?
No specific workaround is provided for CVE-2009-1805, and users are urged to apply updates as their primary mitigation strategy.