Arbitrary File Deletion Vulnerability in VMware Workstation

CVE-2023-20854

Summary

VMware Workstation is affected by a vulnerability that allows local users to delete arbitrary files from the host file system. This issue can be exploited by an attacker with local user privileges, posing a significant risk to data integrity on systems where the software is installed. The vulnerability highlights the importance of maintaining strict user access controls and ensuring that only trusted individuals have local access to systems running VMware Workstation.

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