Secunia Security Advisory - A vulnerability has been reported in VMware View, which can be exploited by malicious people to disclose sensitive information.
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TITLE:
VMware View Connection/Security Server Directory Traversal
Vulnerability
SECUNIA ADVISORY ID:
SA51597
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RELEASE DATE:
2012-12-14
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DESCRIPTION:
A vulnerability has been reported 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.
The vulnerability is reported in versions prior to 5.1.2 and 4.6.2.
SOLUTION:
Update to version 5.1.2 or 4.6.2.
PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY:
The vendor credits Digital Defense, Inc. Vulnerability Research Team.
ORIGINAL ADVISORY:
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