Multiple vulnerabilities in VMware Workstation and Fusion

1) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU87130

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-22252

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in the XHCI USB controller. A remote attacker with administrative access to the guest OS can trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the host OS.

On ESXi, the exploitation is contained within the VMX sandbox whereas, on Workstation and Fusion, this may lead to code execution on the machine where Workstation or Fusion is installed.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

VMware Fusion: 13.0 - 13.5

VMware Workstation: 17.0 - 17.5

External links

http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2024-0006.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the local network (LAN).

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.

2) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU87131

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-22253

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in the UHCI USB controller. A remote attacker with administrative access to the guest OS can trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the host OS.

On ESXi, the exploitation is contained within the VMX sandbox whereas, on Workstation and Fusion, this may lead to code execution on the machine where Workstation or Fusion is installed.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

VMware Fusion: 13.0 - 13.5

VMware Workstation: 17.0 - 17.5

External links

http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2024-0006.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the local network (LAN).

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.

3) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU87133

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-22255

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Information exposure

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output in the UHCI USB controller. A remote user with administrative access to the guest OS can read memory from the vmx process.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

VMware Fusion: 13.0 - 13.5

VMware Workstation: 17.0 - 17.5

External links

http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2024-0006.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user 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.