CVE-2012-3288 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service on the host OS via a crafted Checkpoint file, requiring user interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-3288?
CVE-2012-3288 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Vmware Esx, published on 14 Jun 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-3288?
It affects 5 products.
Products include Vmware Esx, Vmware Esxi, Vmware Fusion, Vmware Player, Vmware Workstation.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3288?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-3288 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2012-3288 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-3288 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Vmware Esx
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9j82-jjqx-5j4g.