CVE-2012-2450: Critical severity vmware workstation and esxi vulnerability
VMware Workstation 8.x before 8.0.3, VMware Player 4.x before 4.0.3, VMware Fusion 4.x before 4.1.2, VMware ESXi 3.5 through 5.0, and VMware ESX 3.5 through 4.1 do not properly register SCSI devices, which allows guest OS users to cause a denial of service (invalid write operation and VMX process crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code on the host OS by leveraging administrative privileges on the guest OS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-2450?
The severity of CVE-2012-2450 is classified as high due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2450?
To fix CVE-2012-2450, you need to upgrade to the patched versions VMware Workstation 8.0.3, VMware Player 4.0.3, VMware Fusion 4.1.2, or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2012-2450?
CVE-2012-2450 affects VMware Workstation 8.x, VMware Player 4.x, VMware Fusion 4.x, and VMware ESXi and ESX versions from 3.5 to 5.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-2450?
CVE-2012-2450 is a denial of service vulnerability that arises from improper registration of SCSI devices.
Can CVE-2012-2450 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2012-2450 can be exploited by guest OS users, which may require local access to the affected virtual machines.