Thursday, March 28, 2024

VMware Security Vulnerabilities Leads to Code Execution and Cause DoS Condition

Vmware fixed multiple security vulnerabilities that may lead to code execution, information disclosure and DoS condition with normal user privileges.

Products Affected

  • VMware vSphere ESXi (ESXi)
  • VMware Workstation Pro / Player (Workstation)
  • VMware Fusion Pro / Fusion (Fusion)

Vmware Security Vulnerabilities

The Out-of-bounds read/write vulnerabilities resides in the pixel shader functionality of the VMware ESXi, Workstation and Fusion, the vulnerability can be tracked as

  • CVE-2019-5521 – Out-of-bounds read vulnerability – CVSSv3 = 6.3-7.7
  • CVE-2019-5684 – Out-of-bounds write vulnerability – CVSSv3 = 8.5

Vulnerability Exploitation

To exploit the vulnerability an attacker could have access to the virtual machine with 3D graphics enabled. By default, it is enabled with Workstation Pro and Fusion Pro.

The Out-of-bounds read vulnerability allows attackers to read sensitive information from other memory locations. This may lead to information disclosure and an attacker could cause DoS attack condition with normal user privileges.

The out-of-bounds writes data past the end, or before the beginning, this vulnerability can be exploited only if the host has an affected NVIDIA graphics driver. Successful exploitation of the attack allows an attacker to executed code on the host.

How to Address the issue

The vulnerability can be addressed by updating to the latest version of the product and the workaround is by disabling the 3D-acceleration feature.

  • VMware vSphere ESXi (ESXi) (ESXi670-201904101-SG, ESXi650-201903001)
  • VMWare Fusion (10.1.6, 11.0.3)
  • VMWare Workstation (14.1.6, 15.0.3)

You can follow us on Linkedin, Twitter, Facebook for daily Cybersecurity updates also you can take the Best Cybersecurity course online to keep yourself updated.

Website

Latest articles

GoPlus’s Latest Report Highlights How Blockchain Communities Are Leveraging Critical API Security Data To Mitigate Web3 Threats

GoPlus Labs, the leading Web3 security infrastructure provider, has unveiled a groundbreaking report highlighting...

Wireshark 4.2.4 Released: What’s New!

Wireshark stands as the undisputed leader, offering unparalleled tools for troubleshooting, analysis, development, and...

Zoom Unveils AI-Powered All-In-One AI Work Workplace

Zoom has taken a monumental leap forward by introducing Zoom Workplace, an all-encompassing AI-powered...

iPhone Users Beware! Darcula Phishing Service Attacking Via iMessage

Phishing allows hackers to exploit human vulnerabilities and trick users into revealing sensitive information...

2 Chrome Zero-Days Exploited at Pwn2Own 2024: Patch Now

Google has announced a crucial update to its Chrome browser, addressing several vulnerabilities, including...

The Moon Malware Hacked 6,000 ASUS Routers in 72hours to Use for Proxy

Black Lotus Labs discovered a multi-year campaign by TheMoon malware targeting vulnerable routers and...
Guru baran
Guru baranhttps://gbhackers.com
Gurubaran is a co-founder of Cyber Security News and GBHackers On Security. He has 10+ years of experience as a Security Consultant, Editor, and Analyst in cybersecurity, technology, and communications.

Mitigating Vulnerability Types & 0-day Threats

Mitigating Vulnerability & 0-day Threats

Alert Fatigue that helps no one as security teams need to triage 100s of vulnerabilities.

  • The problem of vulnerability fatigue today
  • Difference between CVSS-specific vulnerability vs risk-based vulnerability
  • Evaluating vulnerabilities based on the business impact/risk
  • Automation to reduce alert fatigue and enhance security posture significantly

Related Articles