CVE-2012-1518

CVE-2012-1518 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vmware Workstation with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

• Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 8.3)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-264
• Affected product: Vmware Workstation
• Published: 2012-04-17
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

VMware Workstation 8.x before 8.0.2, VMware Player 4.x before 4.0.2, VMware Fusion 4.x before 4.1.2, VMware ESXi 3.5 through 5.0, and VMware ESX 3.5 through 4.1 use an incorrect ACL for the VMware Tools folder, which allows guest OS users to gain guest OS privileges via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1518?

VMware Workstation 8.x before 8.0.2, VMware Player 4.x before 4.0.2, VMware Fusion 4.x before 4.1.2, VMware ESXi 3.5 through 5.0, and VMware ESX 3.5 through 4.1 use an incorrect ACL for the VMware Tools folder, which allows guest OS users to gain guest OS privileges via unspecified vectors.

How severe is CVE-2012-1518?

CVE-2012-1518 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.3, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2012-1518 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-1518?

CVE-2012-1518 primarily affects Vmware Workstation. In total, 27 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1518?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2012-1518 published?

CVE-2012-1518 was published on 2012-04-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://osvdb.org/81163
• http://secunia.com/advisories/48782
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53006
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026922
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026923
• http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2012-0007.html
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A16745

Affected products (27)

• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:8.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:player:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:player:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:player:4.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion:4.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion:4.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esxi:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esxi:3.5:1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esxi:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esxi:4.0:1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esxi:4.0:2:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esxi:4.0:3:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esxi:4.0:4:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esxi:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esxi:4.1:1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esxi:4.1:2:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esxi:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esx:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esx:3.5:update1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esx:3.5:update2:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esx:3.5:update3:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esx:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esx:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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