CVE-2012-1509: Buffer Overflow
Published Mar 16, 2012
·Updated
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.
Affected Software
1 affected component
VMware View<=4.6.0
Event History
Mar 16, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2012-1509?
CVE-2012-1509 has a high severity rating due to the potential for privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-1509?
To fix CVE-2012-1509, upgrade to VMware View version 4.6.1 or later.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-1509?
CVE-2012-1509 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the XPDM display driver.
4
Who is affected by CVE-2012-1509?
Users of VMware View prior to version 4.6.1 may be affected by CVE-2012-1509.
5
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2012-1509?
The potential consequences of CVE-2012-1509 include unauthorized privilege escalation for guest OS users.