Vulnerability identifier: #VU46758
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
VMware Horizon Client
Client/Desktop applications /
Software for system administration
VMware Workstation
Client/Desktop applications /
Virtualization software
Vendor: VMware, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Cortado ThinPrint component. A remote authenticated attacker can trigger memory corruption and cause a denial of service condition on the target system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
VMware Horizon Client: 5.0.0 - 5.4.3
VMware Workstation: 15.0.0 - 15.5.6
External links
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1177/
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2020-0020.html
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.