CVE-2012-1518: VMware Workstation 8.x before 8.0.2, VMware Player 4.x before 4.0.2, VMware Fusion 4.x before 4.1.2, VMware...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a local privilege escalation issue inside affected VMware guest systems. Incorrect permissions on the VMware Tools folder can let a user already logged into the guest operating system gain higher guest OS privileges. The provided sources do not describe remote host takeover or active exploitation. Exposure is most likely where legacy VMware desktop products or ESX/ESXi versions from the affected ranges remain in use, especially systems allowing untrusted or low-privileged users inside guest operating systems. Prioritize remediation if affected legacy VMware platforms still exist. Business urgency is lower than internet-facing remote code execution, but privilege escalation can amplify insider, compromised-account, or shared-VM risk. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Workstation to 8.0.2 or later where applicable.; Upgrade Player to 4.0.2 or later where applicable.; Upgrade Fusion to 4.1.2 or later where applicable..

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Jun 24, 2026, 12:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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