Vulnerability Description
VMware Workstation 7.x before 7.1.6 and 8.x before 8.0.4, VMware Player 3.x before 3.1.6 and 4.x before 4.0.4, VMware Fusion 4.x before 4.1.3, VMware ESXi 3.5 through 5.0, and VMware ESX 3.5 through 4.1 allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the host OS or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) on the host OS via a crafted Checkpoint file.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Workstation | 7.0 |
| Vmware | Player | 3.0 |
| Vmware | Fusion | 4.0 |
| Vmware | Esx | 3.5 |
| Vmware | Esxi | 3.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2012-0011.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2012-0011.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-3288?
CVE-2012-3288 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). VMware Workstation 7.x before 7.1.6 and 8.x before 8.0.4, VMware Player 3.x before 3.1.6 and 4.x before 4.0.4, VMware Fusion 4.x before 4.1.3, VMware ESXi 3.5 through 5.0, and VMware ESX 3.5 through 4...
How severe is CVE-2012-3288?
CVE-2012-3288 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-3288?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Workstation, Vmware Player, Vmware Fusion, Vmware Esx, Vmware Esxi.