CVE-2012-3569 Memory corruption in n/a
A format string vulnerability in VMware OVF Tool allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted OVF 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-2012-3569?
CVE-2012-3569 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Vmware Player, published on 14 Nov 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
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.
Weakness: CWE-134
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-3569?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Vmware Ovf Tool, Vmware Player, Vmware Workstation.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3569?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-3569 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-2012-3569 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-3569 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Metasploit modules and 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8wg2-73cr-jv3q.