Vulnerability identifier: #VU9929

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-4945

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: VMware, Inc

Description
The vulnerability allows an adjacent attacker to gain unauthorized access to the target system.

The weakness exists due to insufficient security restrictions. An adjacent attacker can bypass certain security restrictions and gain access to a guest system that may result in further attacks.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

VMware Fusion: 8.0 - 10.0

VMware Workstation: 12.0.0 - 14.0

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External links
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0003.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.