CVE-2012-3569
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CVE-2012-3569 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Format string vulnerability in VMware OVF Tool 2.1 on Windows, as used in VMware Workstation 8.x before 8.0.5, VMware Player 4.x before 4.0.5, and other products, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted OVF file.. EPSS estimates a 47.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Format string vulnerability in VMware OVF Tool 2.1 on Windows, as used in VMware Workstation 8.x before 8.0.5, VMware Player 4.x before 4.0.5, and other products, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted OVF file.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Ovf Tool | 2.1 |
| Vmware | Workstation | 8.0 |
| Vmware | Workstation | 8.0.0.18997 |
| Vmware | Workstation | 8.0.1 |
| Vmware | Workstation | 8.0.1.27038 |
| Vmware | Workstation | 8.0.2 |
| Vmware | Workstation | 8.0.3 |
| Vmware | Workstation | 8.0.4 |
| Vmware | Player | 4.0 |
| Vmware | Player | 4.0.0.18997 |
| Vmware | Player | 4.0.1 |
| Vmware | Player | 4.0.2 |
| Vmware | Player | 4.0.3 |
| Vmware | Player | 4.0.4 |
References
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2012-0015.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2012-0015.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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