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CVE-2012-5459

UnknownEPSS 0.61%

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CVE-2012-5459 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Untrusted search path vulnerability in VMware Workstation 8.x before 8.0.5 and VMware Player 4.x before 4.0.5 on Windows allows host OS users to gain host OS privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in a "system folder.". EPSS estimates a 0.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in VMware Workstation 8.x before 8.0.5 and VMware Player 4.x before 4.0.5 on Windows allows host OS users to gain host OS privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in a "system folder."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.61%

44.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
VmwarePlayer4.0
VmwarePlayer4.0.0.18997
VmwarePlayer4.0.1
VmwarePlayer4.0.2
VmwarePlayer4.0.3
VmwarePlayer4.0.4
VmwareWorkstation8.0
VmwareWorkstation8.0.0.18997
VmwareWorkstation8.0.1
VmwareWorkstation8.0.1.27038
VmwareWorkstation8.0.2
VmwareWorkstation8.0.3
VmwareWorkstation8.0.4

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-5459?
Untrusted search path vulnerability in VMware Workstation 8.x before 8.0.5 and VMware Player 4.x before 4.0.5 on Windows allows host OS users to gain host OS privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in a "system folder."
How severe is CVE-2012-5459?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-5459 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5459?
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