CVE-2018-6967
First published: Thu Jun 28 2018(Updated: )
VMware ESXi (6.7 before ESXi670-201806401-BG), Workstation (14.x before 14.1.2), and Fusion (10.x before 10.1.2) contain an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the shader translator. Successful exploitation of this issue may lead to information disclosure or may allow attackers with normal user privileges to crash their VMs, a different vulnerability than CVE-2018-6965 and CVE-2018-6966.
Credit: security@vmware.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| VMware Fusion Pro | >=10.0<10.1.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| VMware Workstation | >=14.0<14.1.2 | |
| VMware ESXi | =6.7 | |
| VMware ESXi | =6.7-670-201806001 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-6967?
CVE-2018-6967 has been categorized as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6967?
To fix CVE-2018-6967, update VMware ESXi to version 6.7-201806401-BG, VMware Workstation to 14.1.2 or higher, and VMware Fusion to 10.1.2 or higher.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-6967?
CVE-2018-6967 affects VMware ESXi 6.7, VMware Workstation versions prior to 14.1.2, and VMware Fusion versions prior to 10.1.2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-6967?
CVE-2018-6967 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the shader translator.
Could CVE-2018-6967 lead to data exposure?
Yes, successful exploitation of CVE-2018-6967 may lead to information disclosure.
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