Vulnerability Description
VMware ESXi 3.5, 4.0, and 4.1 and ESX 3.5, 4.0, and 4.1 do not properly implement port-based I/O operations, which allows guest OS users to gain guest OS privileges by overwriting memory locations in a read-only memory block associated with the Virtual DOS Machine.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Esxi | 3.5 |
| Vmware | Esx | 3.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52820
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026875
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-164A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2012-0006.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-04
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74480
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52820
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026875
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-164A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2012-0006.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-04
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74480
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-1515?
CVE-2012-1515 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.3 (HIGH). VMware ESXi 3.5, 4.0, and 4.1 and ESX 3.5, 4.0, and 4.1 do not properly implement port-based I/O operations, which allows guest OS users to gain guest OS privileges by overwriting memory locations in ...
How severe is CVE-2012-1515?
CVE-2012-1515 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-1515?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Esxi, Vmware Esx.