CVE-2012-5978: Path Traversal
First published: Wed Dec 19 2012(Updated: )
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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| VMware Horizon View | =4.0.0 | |
| VMware Horizon View | =4.0.0-u2 | |
| VMware Horizon View | =4.5 | |
| VMware Horizon View | =4.6.0 | |
| VMware Horizon View | =4.6.1 | |
| VMware Horizon View | =5.0.0 | |
| VMware Horizon View | =5.0.0-u2 | |
| VMware Horizon View | =5.0.1 | |
| VMware Horizon View | =5.1.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-5978?
CVE-2012-5978 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote file access.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5978?
To fix CVE-2012-5978, update VMware View to version 4.6.2 or 5.1.2 or later.
What are the affected versions for CVE-2012-5978?
CVE-2012-5978 affects VMware View versions 4.0.0 through 4.6.1 and 5.0.x up to 5.1.1.
Can CVE-2012-5978 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-5978 can be exploited remotely by attackers to read arbitrary files.
What is the impact of CVE-2012-5978?
The impact of CVE-2012-5978 includes unauthorized access to sensitive files on the vulnerable system.
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- version/vmware horizon view/4.0.0
- version/vmware horizon view/4.0.0-u2
- version/vmware horizon view/4.5
- version/vmware horizon view/4.6.0
- version/vmware horizon view/4.6.1
- version/vmware horizon view/5.0.0
- version/vmware horizon view/5.0.0-u2
- version/vmware horizon view/5.0.1
- version/vmware horizon view/5.1.0