CVE-2012-3569

Name: CVE-2012-3569
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-11-14T12:30:59.257+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 47.72%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

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

EPSS Probability

47.72%

98.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-134

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

Timeline

Published: Nov 14, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-3569?

How severe is CVE-2012-3569?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-3569 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 47.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3569?

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Source: NVD / NIST