Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability in VMware Tools Affects Guests
CVE-2018-6969

7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Vmware
Status
Vmware Tools
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 July 2018

Summary

VMware Tools versions prior to 10.3.0 are susceptible to an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the HGFS component. This vulnerability occurs when file sharing is enabled, potentially allowing attackers to access sensitive information or escalate their privileges on the affected guest virtual machines. Proper mitigation steps should be taken to secure affected systems and minimize risk.

Affected Version(s)

VMware Tools 10.x and prior before 10.3.0

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041291
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0017...
x_refsource_CONFIRM
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104737
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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