Security bypass in VMware, VMware Tools



Published: 2016-10-31
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2016-5328
CWE-ID CWE-119
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		VMware Tools
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor VMware, Inc

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Security bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU1104

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:F/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-5328

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass security restrictions on the target system.
The weakness is due to access control flaw. By obtaining kernel memory address information, a local attacker can bypass address space layout randomization (ASLR) security protections.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in access to the vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Update to version 10.0.1.

Vulnerable software versions

VMware Tools: 9.0.0 - 10.1.0

External links

http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0017.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.



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