CVE-2009-3281 json
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…
published 2009-10-16 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2009-3264
- cvss
- 7.2
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.9%
- EPSS 0.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 60%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
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.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-10076)
- Published
Exploit prediction
0.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 60% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-10076 VMware Fusion 2.0.5 - vmx86 kext Kernel Privilege Escalation local, 2009-10-02
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-264 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
- Technology feeds
References
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lists.vmware.com
/pipermail/security-announce/2009/000066.html
mailing-list, vendor-advisory
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2009/2811
vdb-entry, vendor-advisory
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vmware.com
/security/advisories/VMSA-2009-0013.html
vendor-advisory
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secunia.com
/advisories/36928
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id?1022981
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2009-3281
- NVD CVE-2009-3281
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