Denial-of-Service Vulnerability in VMware Tools for Windows
CVE-2022-31693

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Vmware
Status
Tools
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 June 2023

What is CVE-2022-31693?

VMware Tools for Windows is affected by a vulnerability in the VM3DMP driver that allows a local user with malicious intent to initiate a PANIC condition. This can lead to a denial-of-service scenario in the guest operating system, impacting stability and availability. Users are encouraged to update to the latest version to mitigate potential risks.

References

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0029...
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20221223-0009/
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230824-0009/

CVSS V3.1

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

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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