CVE-2014-1209

Name: CVE-2014-1209
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-04-11T19:55:04.493+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.74%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-1209 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 3.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.74%

88.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Vsphere Client	4.0
Vmware	Vsphere Client	4.1
Vmware	Vsphere Client	5.0
Vmware	Vsphere Client	5.1

References

http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2014-0003.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2014-0003.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 11, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-1209?

How severe is CVE-2014-1209?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-1209 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-1209?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2014-1209?

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Source: NVD / NIST