Improper RPC Command Handling in VMware ESXi and ESX Products
CVE-2012-1517
Currently unrated
What is CVE-2012-1517?
The VMX process in VMware ESXi 4.1 and ESX 4.1 contains a vulnerability due to improper handling of RPC commands, which can be exploited by guest OS users. Attackers may leverage this vulnerability to perform a denial of service attack, causing a memory overwrite and crash of the process. Additionally, there is a potential for arbitrary code execution on the host OS, through manipulation of function pointers. This vulnerability highlights the need for vigilant patch management and security practices to mitigate related risks.