#VU13867 Out-of-bounds read in VMware Tools


Published: 2018-07-13 | Updated: 2018-07-14

Vulnerability identifier: #VU13867

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-6969

CWE-ID: CWE-125

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
VMware Tools
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: VMware, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows an adjacent attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information or gain elevated privileges on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to out-of-bounds memory read error in HGFS. An adjacent attacker can obtain potentially sensitive information or gain elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Update to version 10.3.0.

Vulnerable software versions

VMware Tools: 10.0.0 - 10.2.5


External links
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0017.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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


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