CVE-2020-3941: Race Condition
First published: Wed Jan 15 2020(Updated: )
The repair operation of VMware Tools for Windows 10.x.y has a race condition which may allow for privilege escalation in the Virtual Machine where Tools is installed. This vulnerability is not present in VMware Tools 11.x.y since the affected functionality is not present in VMware Tools 11.
Credit: security@vmware.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| VMware Tools | >=10.0.0<11.0.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?
The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2020-3941.
What is the title of this vulnerability?
The title of this vulnerability is 'The repair operation of VMware Tools for Windows 10.x.y has a race condition which may allow for privilege escalation in the Virtual Machine where Tools is installed.'
What is the severity of CVE-2020-3941?
The severity of CVE-2020-3941 is high, with a severity value of 7.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2020-3941?
VMware Tools versions 10.0.0 to 11.0.0 are affected by CVE-2020-3941.
Is Microsoft Windows vulnerable to CVE-2020-3941?
No, Microsoft Windows is not vulnerable to CVE-2020-3941.
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