CVE-2020-3972: Low severity open vm tools vulnerability
VMware Tools for macOS (11.x.x and prior before 11.1.1) contains a denial-of-service vulnerability in the Host-Guest File System (HGFS) implementation. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow attackers with non-admin privileges on guest macOS virtual machines to create a denial-of-service condition on their own VMs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-3972?
CVE-2020-3972 is a denial-of-service vulnerability in VMware Tools for macOS (11.x.x and prior before 11.1.1) in the Host-Guest File System (HGFS) implementation.
How severe is CVE-2020-3972?
CVE-2020-3972 has a severity rating of low, with a CVSS score of 3.3.
How does the vulnerability in VMware Tools for macOS impact the system?
The vulnerability in VMware Tools for macOS can be exploited by attackers with non-admin privileges on guest macOS virtual machines to create a denial-of-service condition.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2020-3972?
VMware Tools for macOS versions 11.x.x and prior before 11.1.1 are affected by CVE-2020-3972.
Is Apple macOS vulnerable to CVE-2020-3972?
No, Apple macOS is not vulnerable to CVE-2020-3972.