VMware Workstation and Fusion Vulnerability: Out-of-Bounds Read/Write Flaw Affects SCSI CD/DVD Device Emulation
CVE-2023-20872

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Vmware
Status
VMware Workstation Pro / Player (Workstation) and VMware Fusion
Vendor
CVE Published:
25 April 2023

Summary

VMware Workstation and Fusion have a vulnerability in their SCSI CD/DVD device emulation that can lead to an out-of-bounds read/write situation. This could potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, impacting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. Users are advised to review the security advisory for mitigation steps.

Affected Version(s)

VMware Workstation Pro / Player (Workstation) and VMware Fusion VMware Workstation (17.x) and VMware Fusion (13.x)

References

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2023-0008...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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