VMware Horizon View loggerBean Directory Traversal Information Disclosure Vulnerability
October 11th, 2016
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of VMware Horizon View. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the loggerBean service. The loadConfig method does not properly sanitize the path supplied. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose arbitrary files from the system.
Additional Details
VMware has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0015.html
Disclosure Timeline
- 2016-04-29 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2016-10-11 - Coordinated public release of advisory
Credit
Mike Arnold (Bruk0ut)
