Ubuntu update for open-vm-tools



Published: 2023-09-25
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-20900
CWE-ID CWE-310
Exploitation vector Local network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Operating systems & Components / Operating system

open-vm-tools (Ubuntu package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Canonical Ltd.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Cryptographic issues

EUVDB-ID: #VU80188

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-20900

CWE-ID:

Exploit availability:

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform MitM attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper verification of SAML token signature. A remote attacker can bypass SAML token signature verification and perform man-in-the-middle (MITM) network positioning between vCenter server and the virtual machine.

Mitigation

Update the affected package open-vm-tools to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 16.04 - 18.04

open-vm-tools (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro

Fixed software versions

CPE2.3 External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6365-2


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?



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