Vulnerability Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in VMware Workstation 8.x before 8.0.5 and VMware Player 4.x before 4.0.5 on Windows allows host OS users to gain host OS privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in a "system folder."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Player | 4.0 |
| Vmware | Workstation | 8.0 |
| Microsoft | Windows | All versions |
References
- http://osvdb.org/87119
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56470
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2012-0015.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79923
- http://osvdb.org/87119
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56470
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2012-0015.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79923
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-5459?
CVE-2012-5459 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.9 (HIGH). Untrusted search path vulnerability in VMware Workstation 8.x before 8.0.5 and VMware Player 4.x before 4.0.5 on Windows allows host OS users to gain host OS privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in a "sy...
How severe is CVE-2012-5459?
CVE-2012-5459 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-5459?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Player, Vmware Workstation, Microsoft Windows.