CVE-2018-6962: High severity vmware Fusion vulnerability
Published May 22, 2018
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VMware Fusion (10.x before 10.1.2) contains a signature bypass vulnerability which may lead to a local privilege escalation.
Affected Software
1 affected component
vmware Fusion>=10.0<10.1.2
Event History
May 22, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-6962?
CVE-2018-6962 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-6962?
To fix CVE-2018-6962, upgrade VMware Fusion to version 10.1.2 or later.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-6962?
CVE-2018-6962 is a signature bypass vulnerability affecting VMware Fusion.
4
Which versions of VMware Fusion are affected by CVE-2018-6962?
VMware Fusion versions prior to 10.1.2 are affected by CVE-2018-6962.
5
What can exploitation of CVE-2018-6962 lead to?
Exploitation of CVE-2018-6962 can lead to local privilege escalation on the affected system.