VMware View Connection/Security Server Directory Traversal Vulnerability

Last Update Date: 17 Dec 2012 10:52 Release Date: 17 Dec 2012 4730 Views

RISK: Medium Risk

TYPE: Operating Systems - VM Ware

A vulnerability has been identified in VMware View, which can be exploited by malicious people to disclose sensitive information.

The vulnerability is caused due to an error within the View Connection Server and View Security Server and can be exploited to disclose arbitrary files via directory traversal attacks.

Impact

Information Disclosure

System / Technologies affected

VMware View 4.x
VMware View 5.x

Solutions

Before installation of the software, please visit the software manufacturer web-site for more details.

Update to version 5.1.2 or 4.6.2.

Vulnerability Identifier

CVE-2012-5978

Source

Secunia
SecurityTracker
VMware