Security readout for executives and security teams
A crafted OVF virtual appliance file could make vulnerable VMware OVF Tool on Windows run attacker-controlled code when a user opens or imports it. The main business risk is compromise of workstations or admin systems that handle untrusted virtual appliance files. Exposure is most likely on legacy Windows systems with VMware OVF Tool 2.1, Workstation 8.x before 8.0.5, or Player 4.x before 4.0.5, especially where users import OVF appliances from external sources. Prioritize remediation where virtualization administrators or developers handle external OVF files. The issue is old, but arbitrary code execution on workstation or admin endpoints can still matter if legacy VMware tooling remains installed. Mitigation focus: Upgrade VMware Workstation to 8.0.5 or later where applicable.; Upgrade VMware Player to 4.0.5 or later where applicable.; Update or remove VMware OVF Tool 2.1 on Windows..
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- vmware-ovf-format-string(79922)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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