Vulnerability identifier: #VU29298
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Local
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
Cloud Foundation
Client/Desktop applications /
Virtualization software
Vendor: VMware, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in EHCI controller. A local attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
VMware ESXi: 6.5 - 7.0
VMware Fusion: 11.0.0 - 11.5.3
VMware Workstation: 15.0.0 - 15.5.2
Cloud Foundation: 3.0 - 4.0
External links
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/183922
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-784/
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.