CVE-2012-1515
First published: Mon Apr 02 2012(Updated: )
VMware ESXi 3.5, 4.0, and 4.1 and ESX 3.5, 4.0, and 4.1 do not properly implement port-based I/O operations, which allows guest OS users to gain guest OS privileges by overwriting memory locations in a read-only memory block associated with the Virtual DOS Machine.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| VMware ESXi | =3.5 | |
| VMware ESXi | =4.0 | |
| VMware ESXi | =4.1 | |
| VMware ESX | =3.5 | |
| VMware ESX | =4.0 | |
| VMware ESX | =4.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52820
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026875
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-164A.html
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2012-0006.html
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-042
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74480
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15209
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A17110
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-1515?
CVE-2012-1515 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow unauthorized privilege escalation within the guest OS.
How does CVE-2012-1515 affect VMware ESXi and ESX?
CVE-2012-1515 allows guest OS users to overwrite memory locations in read-only memory blocks, leading to privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1515?
To fix CVE-2012-1515, it is recommended to apply the latest security patches provided by VMware for the affected versions.
Which versions of VMware are affected by CVE-2012-1515?
CVE-2012-1515 affects VMware ESXi versions 3.5, 4.0, 4.1 and VMware ESX versions 3.5, 4.0, 4.1.
Can CVE-2012-1515 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2012-1515 requires local access to the guest OS, thus it is not a remote exploit.
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