CVE-2018-6963: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Mon May 21 2018(Updated: )
VMware Workstation (14.x before 14.1.2) and Fusion (10.x before 10.1.2) contain multiple denial-of-service vulnerabilities that occur due to NULL pointer dereference issues in the RPC handler. Successful exploitation of these issues may allow an attacker with limited privileges on the guest machine trigger a denial-of-Service of their guest machine.
Credit: security@vmware.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| VMware Fusion Pro | >=10.0<10.1.2 | |
| VMware Workstation and ESXi | >=14.0<14.1.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-6963?
CVE-2018-6963 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6963?
To fix CVE-2018-6963, update VMware Workstation to version 14.1.2 or later and VMware Fusion to version 10.1.2 or later.
What are the impacts of CVE-2018-6963?
Successful exploitation of CVE-2018-6963 may lead to denial-of-service conditions on the affected VMware products.
Which VMware products are affected by CVE-2018-6963?
CVE-2018-6963 affects VMware Workstation versions prior to 14.1.2 and VMware Fusion versions prior to 10.1.2.
Who can exploit CVE-2018-6963?
CVE-2018-6963 can be exploited by an attacker with limited privileges on the guest machine.
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