Vulnerability Description
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the (1) View Connection Server and (2) View Security Server in VMware View 4.x before 4.6.2 and 5.x before 5.1.2 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | View | 4.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027875
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2012-0017.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027875
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2012-0017.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-5978?
CVE-2012-5978 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the (1) View Connection Server and (2) View Security Server in VMware View 4.x before 4.6.2 and 5.x before 5.1.2 allow remote attackers to read arbitrar...
How severe is CVE-2012-5978?
CVE-2012-5978 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-5978?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware View.