CVE-2012-3569
CVE-2012-3569 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Vmware Ovf Tool with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 48% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-134.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 48% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-134
- Affected product: Vmware Ovf Tool
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-3569?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2012-3569?
- CVE-2012-3569 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2012-3569 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 48% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-3569?
- CVE-2012-3569 primarily affects Vmware Ovf Tool. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-3569?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2012-3569 published?
- CVE-2012-3569 was published on 2012-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://osvdb.org/87117
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/120101/VMWare-OVF-Tools-Format-String.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51240
- http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/msvr/msvr13-002
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2012-0015.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79922
Affected products (14)
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:ovf_tool:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:8.0.0.18997:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:8.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:8.0.1.27038:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:8.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:8.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:8.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:player:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:player:4.0.0.18997:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:player:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:player:4.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:player:4.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:player:4.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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