Out-of-bounds read in VMware, Inc products - CVE-2020-3965

Vulnerability identifier: #VU29300

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 6.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-3965

CWE-ID: CWE-125

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

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.

Cloud Foundation
VMware Fusion
VMware Workstation
VMware ESXi
PowerFlex rack

Install updates from vendor's website.

VMware ESXi - addressed in versions ESXi_7.0.0-1.20.16321839, ESXi650-202005401-SG, ESXi670-202006401-SG
VMware Fusion - update to 11.5.2
VMware Workstation - update to 15.5.2
PowerFlex rack - addressed in versions 3.3.8.1, 3.4.3.1, 3.5.3.1

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

• Multiple vulnerabilities in VMware ESXi, Fusion, Workstation and Cloud Foundation
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Dell EMC PowerFlex Rack