SB2018081507 - Arbitrary code execution in VMware Workstation and Fusion
Published: August 15, 2018
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018081507
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Adjecent network
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-6973)
The vulnerability allows an adjacent attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to out-of-bounds write in the e1000 device. An adjacent attacker can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code withe elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.