Local Memory Disclosure Vulnerability in VMware Tools for OS X
CVE-2016-5328

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Vmware
Status
Tools
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 December 2016

What is CVE-2016-5328?

A vulnerability in VMware Tools for OS X versions 9.x and 10.x prior to 10.1.0 allows local users, when System Integrity Protection (SIP) is enabled, to access kernel memory addresses. This vulnerability enables a bypass of the kernel address space layout randomization (kASLR) protection mechanism through unspecified methods. When exploited, this could lead to other attacks by revealing sensitive memory information.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93886
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0017....
x_refsource_CONFIRM
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037102
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2016-5328 : Local Memory Disclosure Vulnerability in VMware Tools for OS X