Vulnerability identifier: #VU60616
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 7.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
VMware ESXi
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor:
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in the XHCI USB controller. A remote user with administrative permissions on the guest OS can trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code as the virtual machine's VMX process running on the host.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise the hypervisor.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
External links
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0004.html
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.