How severe is CVE-2012-4897?

CVE-2012-4897 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-4897 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4897?

CVE-2012-4897 primarily affects Vmware Movie Decoder. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4897?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2012-4897 published?

CVE-2012-4897 was published on 2012-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4897

CVE-2012-4897 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vmware Movie Decoder with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Vmware Movie Decoder
Published: 2012-10-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in the installer in VMware Movie Decoder before 9.0 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse executable file in the installer directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4897?: Untrusted search path vulnerability in the installer in VMware Movie Decoder before 9.0 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse executable file in the installer directory.
How severe is CVE-2012-4897?: CVE-2012-4897 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-4897 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4897?: CVE-2012-4897 primarily affects Vmware Movie Decoder. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4897?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4897 published?: CVE-2012-4897 was published on 2012-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:movie_decoder:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:movie_decoder:6.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:movie_decoder:6.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:movie_decoder:6.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:movie_decoder:6.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:movie_decoder:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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