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CVE-2012-3288

UnknownEPSS 3.84%

Last modified

CVE-2012-3288 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. VMware Workstation 7.x before 7.1.6 and 8.x before 8.0.4, VMware Player 3.x before 3.1.6 and 4.x before 4.0.4, VMware Fusion 4.x before 4.1.3, VMware ESXi 3.5 through 5.0, and VMware ESX 3.5 through 4.1 allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the host OS or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) on the host OS via a crafted Checkpoint file.. EPSS estimates a 3.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

VMware Workstation 7.x before 7.1.6 and 8.x before 8.0.4, VMware Player 3.x before 3.1.6 and 4.x before 4.0.4, VMware Fusion 4.x before 4.1.3, VMware ESXi 3.5 through 5.0, and VMware ESX 3.5 through 4.1 allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the host OS or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) on the host OS via a crafted Checkpoint file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.84%

88.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
VmwareWorkstation7.0
VmwareWorkstation7.0.1
VmwareWorkstation7.1
VmwareWorkstation7.1.1
VmwareWorkstation7.1.2
VmwareWorkstation7.1.3
VmwareWorkstation7.1.4
VmwareWorkstation7.1.4.16648
VmwareWorkstation7.1.5
VmwareWorkstation8.0
VmwareWorkstation8.0.1
VmwareWorkstation8.0.2
VmwareWorkstation8.0.3
VmwarePlayer3.0
VmwarePlayer3.0.1
VmwarePlayer3.1
VmwarePlayer3.1.1
VmwarePlayer3.1.2
VmwarePlayer3.1.3
VmwarePlayer3.1.4
VmwarePlayer3.1.5
VmwarePlayer4.0
VmwarePlayer4.0.1
VmwarePlayer4.0.2
VmwarePlayer4.0.3
VmwareFusion4.0
VmwareFusion4.0.1
VmwareFusion4.0.2
VmwareFusion4.1
VmwareFusion4.1.1
VmwareFusion4.1.2
VmwareEsx3.5
VmwareEsx4.0
VmwareEsx4.1
VmwareEsxi3.5
VmwareEsxi4.0
VmwareEsxi4.1
VmwareEsxi5.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-3288?
VMware Workstation 7.x before 7.1.6 and 8.x before 8.0.4, VMware Player 3.x before 3.1.6 and 4.x before 4.0.4, VMware Fusion 4.x before 4.1.3, VMware ESXi 3.5 through 5.0, and VMware ESX 3.5 through 4.1 allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the host OS or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) on the host OS via a crafted Checkpoint file.
How severe is CVE-2012-3288?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-3288 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3288?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST