Vulnerability Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in the installer in VMware Movie Decoder before 9.0 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse executable file in the installer directory.
CVSS Score
6.9
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Movie Decoder | <= 7.1.2 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-10/0069.html
- http://osvdb.org/85957
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55802
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2012-0014.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79046
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-10/0069.html
- http://osvdb.org/85957
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55802
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2012-0014.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79046
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-4897?
CVE-2012-4897 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). Untrusted search path vulnerability in the installer in VMware Movie Decoder before 9.0 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse executable file in the installer directory.
How severe is CVE-2012-4897?
CVE-2012-4897 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-2012-4897?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Movie Decoder.