CVE-2012-1510: Buffer Overflow
Published Mar 16, 2012
·Updated
Buffer overflow in the WDDM display driver in VMware ESXi 4.0, 4.1, and 5.0; VMware ESX 4.0 and 4.1; and VMware View before 4.6.1 allows guest OS users to gain guest OS privileges via unspecified vectors.
Affected Software
6 affected components
VMware ESX=4.0
VMware ESX=4.1
VMware View<=4.6.0
VMware ESXi=4.0
VMware ESXi=4.1
VMware ESXi=5.0
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-2012-1510?
CVE-2012-1510 has a high severity as it allows guest OS users to gain elevated privileges.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-1510?
To remediate CVE-2012-1510, update to the latest version of VMware ESXi or VMware View that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2012-1510?
CVE-2012-1510 affects VMware ESXi versions 4.0, 4.1, 5.0, and VMware View versions prior to 4.6.1.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-1510?
CVE-2012-1510 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability.
5
What impact does CVE-2012-1510 have on security?
CVE-2012-1510 can lead to unauthorized elevation of privileges for users within guest operating systems.