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

What is CVE-2012-1509?

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

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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