VMware OVF Tool OVF File CVE-2012-3569 Format String Vulnerability

BID:56468

Info

VMware OVF Tool OVF File CVE-2012-3569 Format String Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 56468
Class: Unknown
CVE: CVE-2012-3569
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Nov 09 2012 12:00AM
Updated: Feb 07 2013 05:20AM
Credit: Jeremy Brown from Microsoft
Vulnerable: VMWare Workstation 8.0.2
VMWare Workstation 8.0.1
VMWare Player 4.0.2
VMWare Player 4.0.1
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

VMware OVF Tool OVF File CVE-2012-3569 Format String Vulnerability

VMware OVF Tool is prone to a format-string vulnerability.

Remote attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code or cause denial-of-service conditions.

OVF Tool 2.1 is are vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Exploit / POC

VMware OVF Tool OVF File CVE-2012-3569 Format String Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

VMware OVF Tool OVF File CVE-2012-3569 Format String Vulnerability

Solution:
Vendor updates are available. Please see the references for more information.

References

VMware OVF Tool OVF File CVE-2012-3569 Format String Vulnerability

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