Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in VMware View XPDM Display Driver
CVE-2012-1509

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor: Vmware
Status: View
Vendor: CVE Published:; 16 March 2012

Summary

A buffer overflow issue exists in the XPDM display driver of VMware View prior to version 4.6.1. This vulnerability potentially allows guest OS users to escalate their privileges within the guest operating system through unspecified vectors, posing significant security risks to affected systems. It is crucial for users to apply the latest updates and patches provided by VMware to mitigate this vulnerability and protect their environments.

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74096

vdb-entryx_refsource_XF

http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026814

vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK

http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2012-0004....

x_refsource_CONFIRM

Timeline

Vulnerability published
Mar 16, 2012
Vulnerability Reserved
Mar 8, 2012