Vulnerability Description
VMware Workstation 8.x before 8.0.5 and VMware Player 4.x before 4.0.5 on Windows use weak permissions for unspecified process threads, which allows host OS users to gain host OS privileges via a crafted application.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Player | 4.0 |
| Vmware | Workstation | 8.0 |
| Microsoft | Windows | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/87118
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56469
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2012-0015.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79924
- http://osvdb.org/87118
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56469
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2012-0015.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79924
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-5458?
CVE-2012-5458 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.3 (HIGH). VMware Workstation 8.x before 8.0.5 and VMware Player 4.x before 4.0.5 on Windows use weak permissions for unspecified process threads, which allows host OS users to gain host OS privileges via a craf...
How severe is CVE-2012-5458?
CVE-2012-5458 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-2012-5458?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Player, Vmware Workstation, Microsoft Windows.