Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2012-1509 is a local privilege escalation issue in VMware View’s XPDM display driver. A user already inside a guest operating system could potentially gain higher guest OS privileges. The sources identify VMware View versions before 4.6.1 as affected, but do not provide CVSS scoring or public exploitation evidence. Exposure is most likely in legacy VMware View deployments older than 4.6.1, especially persistent VDI or templates retaining the XPDM display driver. Modern, supported Horizon/View environments are less likely exposed, but inventory is required. Treat this as a legacy-platform cleanup item with moderate urgency. It is not shown as actively exploited, but affected systems allow guest users to escalate privileges and likely indicate unsupported VDI infrastructure that needs remediation planning. Mitigation focus: Upgrade VMware View deployments below 4.6.1 to a fixed supported release.; Review VMware advisories VMSA-2012-0004 and VMSA-2012-0005 for vendor guidance.; Retire unsupported VMware View 4.x components where feasible..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- vmware-view-xpdm-priv-esc(74096)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:17151CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
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