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

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Vmware
Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 December 2016

Summary

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

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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