CVE-2020-3961
First published: Mon Jun 15 2020(Updated: )
VMware Horizon Client for Windows (prior to 5.4.3) contains a privilege escalation vulnerability due to folder permission configuration and unsafe loading of libraries. A local user on the system where the software is installed may exploit this issue to run commands as any user.
Credit: security@vmware.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware Horizon Client | <5.4.3 | |
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-3961.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-3961?
The severity of CVE-2020-3961 is high with a score of 7.8.
What is the affected software of CVE-2020-3961?
The affected software is VMware Horizon Client for Windows prior to version 5.4.3.
What is the description of CVE-2020-3961?
CVE-2020-3961 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in VMware Horizon Client for Windows due to folder permission configuration and unsafe loading of libraries.
How can the vulnerability be exploited?
A local user on the system where the software is installed may exploit CVE-2020-3961 to run commands as any user.
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