Strix
26.1K

CVE-2012-1515

UnknownEPSS 0.82%

Last modified

CVE-2012-1515 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. VMware ESXi 3.5, 4.0, and 4.1 and ESX 3.5, 4.0, and 4.1 do not properly implement port-based I/O operations, which allows guest OS users to gain guest OS privileges by overwriting memory locations in a read-only memory block associated with the Virtual DOS Machine.. EPSS estimates a 0.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

VMware ESXi 3.5, 4.0, and 4.1 and ESX 3.5, 4.0, and 4.1 do not properly implement port-based I/O operations, which allows guest OS users to gain guest OS privileges by overwriting memory locations in a read-only memory block associated with the Virtual DOS Machine.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.82%

52.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
VmwareEsxi3.5
VmwareEsxi4.0
VmwareEsxi4.1
VmwareEsx3.5
VmwareEsx4.0
VmwareEsx4.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-1515?
VMware ESXi 3.5, 4.0, and 4.1 and ESX 3.5, 4.0, and 4.1 do not properly implement port-based I/O operations, which allows guest OS users to gain guest OS privileges by overwriting memory locations in a read-only memory block associated with the Virtual DOS Machine.
How severe is CVE-2012-1515?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-1515 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1515?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2012-1515?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST