Vulnerability identifier: #VU13519
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-125
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
VMware ESXi
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
VMware Fusion
Client/Desktop applications /
Virtualization software
VMware Workstation
Client/Desktop applications /
Virtualization software
Vendor: VMware, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information or cause DoS condition.
The weakness exists due to out-of-bounds read in the shader translator. A remote attacker can gain access to arbitrary data or cause the application to crash.
Mitigation
Update VMware Fusion to version 10.1.2.
Update VMware Workstation to version 14.1.2.
Vulnerable software versions
VMware ESXi: 6.7
VMware Fusion: 10.0 - 10.1.1
VMware Workstation: 14.0 - 14.1.1
External links
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0016.html
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.