CVE-2012-1509

CVE-2012-1509 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vmware View with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in the XPDM display driver in VMware View before 4.6.1 allows guest OS users to gain guest OS privileges via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1509?
Buffer overflow in the XPDM display driver in VMware View before 4.6.1 allows guest OS users to gain guest OS privileges via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2012-1509?
CVE-2012-1509 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-1509 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-1509?
CVE-2012-1509 affects Vmware View. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1509?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-1509 published?
CVE-2012-1509 was published on 2012-03-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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