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CVE-2012-4897

UnknownEPSS 0.41%

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CVE-2012-4897 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Untrusted search path vulnerability in the installer in VMware Movie Decoder before 9.0 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse executable file in the installer directory.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in the installer in VMware Movie Decoder before 9.0 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse executable file in the installer directory.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.41%

32.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
VmwareMovie Decoder<= 7.1.2
VmwareMovie Decoder6.5.2
VmwareMovie Decoder6.5.3
VmwareMovie Decoder6.5.4
VmwareMovie Decoder6.5.5
VmwareMovie Decoder7.0

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4897?
Untrusted search path vulnerability in the installer in VMware Movie Decoder before 9.0 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse executable file in the installer directory.
How severe is CVE-2012-4897?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4897 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4897?
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