SB2023102701 - Privilege escalation in VMware Tools for macOS



SB2023102701 - Privilege escalation in VMware Tools for macOS

Published: October 27, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023102701
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-34057)

The vulnerability allows an attacker on the guest OS to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improperly imposed security restrictions. A remote user on the guest OS can escalate privileges within the guest OS.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.