Vulnerability identifier: #VU12991

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-6963

CWE-ID: CWE-476

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
VMware Fusion
Client/Desktop applications / Virtualization software
VMware Workstation
Client/Desktop applications / Virtualization software

Vendor: VMware, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows an adjacent attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to NULL pointer dereference in the RPC handler. A remote attacker can cause the service to crash.

Mitigation
Update VMware Workstation to version 14.1.2 and Fusion to version 10.1.2.

Vulnerable software versions

VMware Fusion: 10.0 - 10.1.1

VMware Workstation: 14.0 - 14.1.1

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External links
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0013.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.