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CVE-2023-20871

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Published: Apr 25, 2023Modified: Feb 4, 2025

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7.8
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitability: 1.8 / Impact: 5.9
Source: NVD

Description

VMware Fusion contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with read/write access to the host operating system can elevate privileges to gain root access to the host operating system.

Affected (1)

Products: Vmware: Fusion
Vmware
1 product
Fusion
Configuration A
1 vulnerable · 1 platform
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Fusion
From 13.0.0 to 13.0.2
Running on/withPlatform Versions
Apple
Mac Os X
All versions

Related CWEs

CWE-863
Incorrect Authorization
The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.

References (2)

Source: security@vmware.com
Vendor Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory

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