Vulnerability identifier: #VU16025

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-6983

CWE-ID: CWE-190

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
VMware Fusion
Client/Desktop applications / Virtualization software
VMware Workstation
Client/Desktop applications / Virtualization software

Vendor: VMware, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows an adjacent attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow when handling malicious input. An adjacent attacker can send specially crafted data, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Update vmWare Workstation to versions 14.1.4, 15.0.2.
Update VmWare Fusion to versions 10.1.5, 11.0.2.

Vulnerable software versions

VMware Fusion: 10.0 - 11.0.1

VMware Workstation: 14.0 - 15.0.1

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External links
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0030.html

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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.