#VU71775 Improper access control in VMware Workstation - CVE-2023-20854

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#VU71775 Improper access control in VMware Workstation - CVE-2023-20854

Published: February 3, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU71775
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-20854
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
VMware Workstation
Software vendor:
VMware, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A local user can bypass implemented security restrictions and delete arbitrary files on the target system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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