CVE-2012-2448 json
VMware ESXi 3.5 through 5.0 and ESX 3.5 through 4.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory o…
published 2012-05-04 14 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2012-2434
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 3.5%
- EPSS 3.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 89%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
VMware ESXi 3.5 through 5.0 and ESX 3.5 through 4.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory overwrite) via NFS traffic.
Exploit prediction
3.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 89% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
- Technology feeds
References
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vmware.com
/security/advisories/VMSA-2012-0009.html
vendor-advisory
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osvdb.org
/81693
vdb-entry
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securitytracker.com
/id?1027018
vdb-entry
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/75375
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/53371
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2012-2448
- NVD CVE-2012-2448
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