Vulnerability identifier: #VU75491
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-787
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
VMware Workstation
Client/Desktop applications /
Virtualization software
VMware Fusion
Client/Desktop applications /
Virtualization software
Vendor: VMware, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in SCSI CD/DVD device emulation. An attacker with access to a virtual machine that has a physical CD/DVD drive attached and configured to use a virtual SCSI controller can trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the hypervisor from a virtual machine.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
VMware Workstation: 17.0 - 17.0.1
VMware Fusion: 13.0 - 13.0.1
External links
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2023-0008.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.