CVE-2012-2752: High severity VMware vMA vulnerability
Published Jun 1, 2012
·Updated
Untrusted search path vulnerability in VMware vMA 4.x and 5.x before 5.0.0.2 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory.
Affected Software
3 affected components
VMware vMA=4.0
VMware vMA=4.1
VMware vMA=5.0.0.1
Event History
Jun 1, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2012-2752?
CVE-2012-2752 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-2752?
To fix CVE-2012-2752, update VMware vMA to version 5.0.0.2 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2012-2752?
CVE-2012-2752 affects local users of VMware vMA 4.x and 5.x before version 5.0.0.2.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-2752?
CVE-2012-2752 is an untrusted search path vulnerability related to DLL files.
5
Can CVE-2012-2752 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2012-2752 requires local access to exploit the vulnerability.