Security bypass in VMware, VMware Fusion



Published: 2016-10-26 | Updated: 2016-10-31
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2016-5329
CWE-ID CWE-119
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		VMware Fusion
Client/Desktop applications / Virtualization software

Vendor VMware, Inc

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Security bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU1101

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:F/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-5329

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass security restrictions on the target system.
The weakness is due to access control flaw. By obtaining kernel memory address information, a local attacker can bypass address space layout randomization (ASLR) security protections.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in access to the vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Update to version 8.5.

Vulnerable software versions

VMware Fusion: 8.0 - 8.5

CPE2.3 External links

http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0017.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to open a a specially crafted file.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.



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