CVE-2012-5458

CVE-2012-5458 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vmware Player 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

Description

VMware Workstation 8.x before 8.0.5 and VMware Player 4.x before 4.0.5 on Windows use weak permissions for unspecified process threads, which allows host OS users to gain host OS privileges via a crafted application.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5458?
VMware Workstation 8.x before 8.0.5 and VMware Player 4.x before 4.0.5 on Windows use weak permissions for unspecified process threads, which allows host OS users to gain host OS privileges via a crafted application.
How severe is CVE-2012-5458?
CVE-2012-5458 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.3, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-5458 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5458?
CVE-2012-5458 primarily affects Vmware Player. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5458?
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-2012-5458 published?
CVE-2012-5458 was published on 2012-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (13)

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