Name: CVE-2012-3569: Use of Externally-Controlled Format String
Creator: Rapid7
Published: 2012-11-14T00:00:00.000Z
License: https://www.rapid7.com/legal/website-terms-of-use/
Keywords: CVE, CVE-2012-3569, CWE-134, Metasploit Module, CVSS 8.8, EPSS 0.47719

Format string vulnerability in VMware OVF Tool 2.1 on Windows, as used in VMware Workstation 8.x before 8.0.5, VMware Player 4.x before 4.0.5, and other products, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted OVF file.

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CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 8.8

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