CVE-2024-38811
Code-execution vulnerability
8.8CVSSHIGH
Description
VMware Fusion (13.x before 13.6) contains a code-execution vulnerability due to the usage of an insecure environment variable. A malicious actor with standard user privileges may exploit this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the Fusion application.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAttack VectorLocal
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:LPrivileges RequiredLow
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:CScopeChanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:HAvailabilityHigh
Weaknesses
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Exploitability
Official Patch Available
MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique Initial Access
References
https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/24939
support.broadcom.com
https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/24939
support.broadcom.com
https://vuldb.com/?id.276375
vuldb.com
Timeline
Published
Sep 3, 2024
Last Updated
Sep 17, 2024
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