Use-After-Free Vulnerability in VMware ESXi, Workstation, and Fusion
CVE-2020-3963

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Vmware
Status
Vmware Esxi
Workstation
Fusion
Vendor
CVE Published:
25 June 2020

What is CVE-2020-3963?

VMware ESXi, Workstation, and Fusion contain a use-after-free vulnerability affecting specific versions, which could be exploited by a local attacker. This issue allows unauthorized access to sensitive information in physical memory, potentially enabling attackers to read privileged data if they gain local access to a targeted virtual machine. Addressing this vulnerability is crucial for maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive data hosted on VMware products.

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Affected Version(s)

Fusion 11.x before 11.5.2

VMware ESXi 7.0 before ESXi_7.0.0-1.20.16321839

VMware ESXi 6.7 before ESXi670-202006401-SG

References

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2020-0015...
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Jul/22
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158459/VMware-ESXi-U...
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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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