CVE-2012-1472 XML external entity in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files or cause denial of service in VMware vCenter Chargeback Manager via XML API requests.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-1472?
CVE-2012-1472 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Mar 2012. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
VMware vCenter Chargeback Manager (aka CBM) before 2.0.1 does not properly handle XML API requests, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-1472?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Vmware Vcenter Chargeback Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1472?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-1472 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2012-1472 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-1472 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c25g-pf3j-289j.