VMware View CVE-2012-5978 Directory Traversal Vulnerability

BID:56942

Info

VMware View CVE-2012-5978 Directory Traversal Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 56942
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Dec 13 2012 12:00AM
Updated: Mar 13 2013 05:25PM
Credit: Digital Defense, Inc. Vulnerability Research Team
Vulnerable: VMWare View 4.6.1
VMWare View 4.6
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

VMware View CVE-2012-5978 Directory Traversal Vulnerability

VMware View is prone to a directory-traversal vulnerability.

Exploiting this issue may allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information that could aid in further attacks.

VMware View versions prior to 4.6.2 and 5.1.2 are vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

VMware View CVE-2012-5978 Directory Traversal Vulnerability

Attackers can exploit this issue with a web browser or readily available tools.

Solution / Fix

VMware View CVE-2012-5978 Directory Traversal Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for details.

References

VMware View CVE-2012-5978 Directory Traversal Vulnerability

References:

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