Directory Traversal Vulnerabilities in VMware View Products

CVE-2012-5978

Summary

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities exist in the View Connection Server and View Security Server components of VMware View. These flaws allow remote attackers to exploit unspecified vectors to read arbitrary files on the affected servers, potentially exposing sensitive information. The vulnerability underscores the importance of securing communication channels and validating input paths to prevent unauthorized access to system files.

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