Vulnerability identifier: #VU82270

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-34045

CWE-ID: CWE-362

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
VMware Fusion
Client/Desktop applications / Virtualization software

Vendor: VMware, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a race condition that occurs during installation for the first time (the user needs to drag or copy the application to a folder from the '.dmg' volume) or when installing an upgrade. A local user can exploit the race and gain root privileges on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

VMware Fusion: 13.0 - 13.0.2

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External links
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2023-0022.html

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Q & A

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.