Multiple vulnerabilities in VMware Workstation and Fusion



| Updated: 2025-06-09
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 7
CVE-ID CVE-2012-0897
CVE-2015-2336
CVE-2015-2337
CVE-2015-2338
CVE-2015-2339
CVE-2015-2340
CVE-2015-2341
CWE-ID CWE-121
CWE-119
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
 VMware Fusion
Client/Desktop applications / Virtualization software

VMware Workstation
Client/Desktop applications / Virtualization software

VMware Workstation Player
Client/Desktop applications / Virtualization software

Vendor VMware, Inc

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 7 vulnerabilities.

1) Stack-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU44373

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 5.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2012-0897

CWE-ID: CWE-121 - Stack-based buffer overflow

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing a JPEG2000 (JP2) file with a crafted Quantization Default (QCD) marker segment. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

VMware Fusion: 6.0.0 - 7.0.0

VMware Workstation: 10.0 - 11.1

VMware Workstation Player: before 6.0.6

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2015-0004.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to open a a specially crafted file.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.

2) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU110644

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-2336

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the hypervisor.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in TPView.dll. A remote user on the guest OS can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the host OS.


Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

VMware Fusion: 6.0.0 - 7.0.0

VMware Workstation: 10.0 - 11.1

VMware Workstation Player: before 6.0.6

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2015-0004.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to open a a specially crafted file.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

3) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU110645

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-2337

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the hypervisor.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in TPInt.dll. A remote user on the guest OS can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the host OS.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

VMware Fusion: 6.0.0 - 7.0.0

VMware Workstation: 10.0 - 11.1

VMware Workstation Player: before 6.0.6

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2015-0004.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to open a a specially crafted file.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

4) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU110646

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-2338

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the hypervisor.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in TPview.dll. A remote user on the guest OS can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the host OS.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

VMware Fusion: 6.0.0 - 7.0.0

VMware Workstation: 10.0 - 11.1

VMware Workstation Player: before 6.0.6

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2015-0004.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to open a a specially crafted file.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

5) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU110647

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-2339

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the hypervisor.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in TPview.dll. A remote user on the guest OS can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the host OS.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

VMware Fusion: 6.0.0 - 7.0.0

VMware Workstation: 10.0 - 11.1

VMware Workstation Player: before 6.0.6

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2015-0004.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to open a a specially crafted file.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

6) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU110648

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-2340

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the hypervisor.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in TPInt.dll. A remote user on the guest OS can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the host OS.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

VMware Fusion: 6.0.0 - 7.0.0

VMware Workstation: 10.0 - 11.1

VMware Workstation Player: before 6.0.6

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2015-0004.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to open a a specially crafted file.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

7) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU110649

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 0.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:L/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-2341

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when handling RPC calls. A remote user on the guest OS can perform a denial of service against a 32-bit guest OS or 64-bit host OS.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

VMware Fusion: 6.0.0 - 7.0.0

VMware Workstation: 10.0 - 11.1

VMware Workstation Player: before 6.0.6

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2015-0004.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to open a a specially crafted file.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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