Vulnerability Description
Format string vulnerability in VMware OVF Tool 2.1 on Windows, as used in VMware Workstation 8.x before 8.0.5, VMware Player 4.x before 4.0.5, and other products, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted OVF file.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Ovf Tool | 2.1 |
| Microsoft | Windows | All versions |
| Vmware | Workstation | 8.0 |
| Vmware | Player | 4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/87117
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/120101/VMWare-OVF-Tools-Format-String.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51240
- http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/msvr/msvr13-002
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2012-0015.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79922
- http://osvdb.org/87117
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/120101/VMWare-OVF-Tools-Format-String.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51240
- http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/msvr/msvr13-002
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2012-0015.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79922
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-3569?
CVE-2012-3569 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Format string vulnerability in VMware OVF Tool 2.1 on Windows, as used in VMware Workstation 8.x before 8.0.5, VMware Player 4.x before 4.0.5, and other products, allows user-assisted remote attackers...
How severe is CVE-2012-3569?
CVE-2012-3569 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-2012-3569?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Ovf Tool, Microsoft Windows, Vmware Workstation, Vmware Player.