VMware Fusion CVE-2018-6962 Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

BID:104235

CVE-2018-6962 |

Info

VMware Fusion CVE-2018-6962 Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 104235
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2018-6962
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: May 21 2018 12:00AM
Updated: May 21 2018 12:00AM
Credit: CodeColorist of AntFinancial LightYear Security Labs
Vulnerable: VMWare Fusion 10.1.1
VMWare Fusion 10.0
Not Vulnerable: VMWare Fusion 10.1.2

Discussion

VMware Fusion CVE-2018-6962 Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

VMware Fusion is prone to local security-bypass vulnerability.

An attacker can exploit this issue to bypass certain security restrictions and perform unauthorized actions. This may aid in further attacks.

Exploit / POC

VMware Fusion CVE-2018-6962 Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

VMware Fusion CVE-2018-6962 Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

References

VMware Fusion CVE-2018-6962 Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

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