VMware Workstation and Fusion Vulnerability: Out-of-Bounds Read in USB CCID
CVE-2024-22251

4.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

VMware
Status
Vmware Workstation
Vmware Fusion
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 February 2024

What is CVE-2024-22251?

VMware Workstation and Fusion contain an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the USB CCID (chip card interface device). A malicious actor with local administrative privileges on a virtual machine may trigger an out-of-bounds read leading to information disclosure.

Affected Version(s)

VMware Fusion MacOS 13.x < 13.5.1

VMware Workstation Windows 17.x < 17.5.1

References

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2024-0005...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2024-22251 : VMware Workstation and Fusion Vulnerability: Out-of-Bounds Read in USB CCID