Vulnerability Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in VMware Tools in VMware Workstation before 8.0.4, VMware Player before 4.0.4, VMware Fusion before 4.1.2, VMware View before 5.1, and VMware ESX 4.1 before U3 and 5.0 before P03 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse tpfc.dll file in the current working directory.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Workstation | <= 8.0.3 |
| Vmware | Player | <= 4.0.3 |
| Vmware | Fusion | <= 4.1.1 |
| Vmware | View | <= 5.0 |
| Vmware | Esx | 4.1 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-09/0013.html
- https://www.vmware.com/support/vsphere4/doc/vsp_esxi41_u3_rel_notes.html#resolve
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-09/0013.html
- https://www.vmware.com/support/vsphere4/doc/vsp_esxi41_u3_rel_notes.html#resolve
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-1666?
CVE-2012-1666 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). Untrusted search path vulnerability in VMware Tools in VMware Workstation before 8.0.4, VMware Player before 4.0.4, VMware Fusion before 4.1.2, VMware View before 5.1, and VMware ESX 4.1 before U3 and...
How severe is CVE-2012-1666?
CVE-2012-1666 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-1666?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Workstation, Vmware Player, Vmware Fusion, Vmware View, Vmware Esx.