CVE-2012-1512: XSS
Published Mar 16, 2012
·Updated
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the internal browser in vSphere Client in VMware vSphere 4.1 before Update 2 and 5.0 before Update 1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted log-file entry.
Affected Software
2 affected components
VMware vSphere<=4.1
VMware vSphere<=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-2012-1512?
CVE-2012-1512 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-1512?
To fix CVE-2012-1512, users should upgrade to VMware vSphere 4.1 Update 2 or 5.0 Update 1 or later.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2012-1512?
CVE-2012-1512 affects VMware vSphere versions 4.1 before Update 2 and 5.0 before Update 1.
4
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2012-1512?
CVE-2012-1512 is associated with cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks that allow injection of arbitrary web scripts.
5
Can CVE-2012-1512 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-1512 can be exploited remotely by attackers to inject malicious scripts.