CVE-2010-4294: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2010-4294: The frame decompression functionality in the VMnc media codec in VMware Movie Decoder before 6.5.5 build 32...

The frame decompression functionality in the VMnc media codec in VMware Movie Decoder before 6.5.5 build 328052 and 7.x before 7.1.2 build 301548, VMware Workstation 6.5.x before 6.5.5 build 328052 and 7.x before 7.1.2 build 301548 on Windows, VMware Player 2.5.x before 2.5.5 build 246459 and 3.x before 3.1.2 build 301548 on Windows, and VMware Server 2.x on Windows does not properly validate an unspecified size field, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) via a crafted video file.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 03:43 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Older VMware media components could be crashed or made to run attacker-controlled code if they processed a specially crafted video file. The business risk is mainly legacy Windows endpoints or admin workstations that still have affected VMware desktop products installed and handle untrusted media. Exposure is most likely on legacy Windows systems with VMware Movie Decoder, VMware Workstation, VMware Player, or VMware Server versions from the affected ranges. Modern environments are less likely exposed unless old VMware desktop tooling remains installed. Treat this as high priority where legacy VMware desktop products remain on Windows endpoints, especially privileged admin workstations. For environments without these old products, priority is inventory confirmation rather than emergency response. Mitigation focus: Upgrade VMware Movie Decoder to 6.5.5 build 328052 or 7.1.2 build 301548.; Upgrade VMware Workstation for Windows to 6.5.5 build 328052 or 7.1.2 build 301548.; Upgrade VMware Player for Windows to 2.5.5 build 246459 or 3.1.2 build 301548..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 01:17 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 6, 2010, 21:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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