CVE Catalog

CVE-2014-1209

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

VMware vSphere Client versions 4.0, 4.1, 5.0 before Update 3, and 5.1 before Update 2 improperly validate updates to Client files, allowing remote attackers to trigger the downloading and execution of an arbitrary program.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability poses a risk of remote code execution, potentially allowing an attacker to gain control over the system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update VMware vSphere Client to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

VMware vSphere Client 4.0, 4.1, 5.0 before Update 3, and 5.1 before Update 2 does not properly validate updates to Client files, which allows remote attackers to trigger the downloading and execution of an arbitrary program via unspecified vectors.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS