CVE-2012-5459

CVE-2012-5459 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vmware Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in VMware Workstation 8.x before 8.0.5 and VMware Player 4.x before 4.0.5 on Windows allows host OS users to gain host OS privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in a "system folder."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5459?
Untrusted search path vulnerability in VMware Workstation 8.x before 8.0.5 and VMware Player 4.x before 4.0.5 on Windows allows host OS users to gain host OS privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in a "system folder."
How severe is CVE-2012-5459?
CVE-2012-5459 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.9, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-5459 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5459?
CVE-2012-5459 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-2012-5459?
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-2012-5459 published?
CVE-2012-5459 was published on 2012-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (13)

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