Multiple vulnerabilities in VMware ESXi, Fusion, Workstation and Cloud Foundation



Published: 2020-06-25
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 3
CVE-ID CVE-2020-3963
CVE-2020-3964
CVE-2020-3965
CWE-ID CWE-416
CWE-125
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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VMware ESXi
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

VMware Fusion
Client/Desktop applications / Virtualization software

VMware Workstation
Client/Desktop applications / Virtualization software

Cloud Foundation
Client/Desktop applications / Virtualization software

Vendor VMware, Inc

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.

1) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU29302

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-3963

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in PVNVRAM. A local attacker can read privileged information contained in hypervisor memory from a virtual machine.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

VMware ESXi: 6.5 - 7.0

VMware Fusion: 11.0.0 - 11.5.1

VMware Workstation: 15.0.0 - 15.5.1

Cloud Foundation: 3.0 - 4.0

External links

http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2020-0015.html
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/183917


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Out-of-bounds read

EUVDB-ID: #VU29301

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-3964

CWE-ID: CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition in the EHCI USB controller. A local attacker can trigger out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

VMware ESXi: 6.5 - 7.0

VMware Fusion: 11.0.0 - 11.5.1

VMware Workstation: 15.0.0 - 15.5.1

Cloud Foundation: 3.0 - 4.0

External links

http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2020-0015.html
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/183918


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

3) Out-of-bounds read

EUVDB-ID: #VU29300

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-3965

CWE-ID: CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition in the XHCI USB controller. A local attacker can trigger out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

VMware ESXi: 6.5 - 7.0

VMware Fusion: 11.0.0 - 11.5.1

VMware Workstation: 15.0.0 - 15.5.1

Cloud Foundation: 3.0 - 4.0

External links

http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/183919
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2020-0015.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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