XML External Entity Vulnerability in VMware Tools for Windows
CVE-2022-22977

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Vmware
Status
Vmware Tools For Windows
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 May 2022
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What is CVE-2022-22977?

VMware Tools for Windows has a vulnerability that allows a malicious actor with non-administrative local user privileges to exploit an XML External Entity (XXE) issue. The exploitation could lead to a denial-of-service condition or unintended information disclosure, posing significant risks to system integrity and user data.

Affected Version(s)

VMware Tools for Windows VMware Tools for Windows (12.0.0, 11.x.y and 10.x.y)

References

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0015...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.1
Severity:
HIGH
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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