Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the XPDM display driver in VMware View before 4.6.1 allows guest OS users to gain guest OS privileges via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
7.2
HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | View | <= 4.6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-03/0071.html
- http://osvdb.org/80116
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48379
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52524
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026814
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2012-0004.html
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2012-0005.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74096
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-03/0071.html
- http://osvdb.org/80116
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48379
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52524
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026814
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2012-0004.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-1509?
CVE-2012-1509 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in the XPDM display driver in VMware View before 4.6.1 allows guest OS users to gain guest OS privileges via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2012-1509?
CVE-2012-1509 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-1509?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware View.