CVE-2022-31676: High severity IBM BM Security Guardium vulnerability
VMware Tools (12.0.0, 11.x.y and 10.x.y) contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with local non-administrative access to the Guest OS can escalate privileges as a root user in the virtual machine.
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VMware Tools could allow a local authenticated attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system, caused by improper privilege management. By sending a specially-crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges as the root user in the virtual machine.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-31676?
CVE-2022-31676 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability in VMware Tools.
How does CVE-2022-31676 impact systems?
CVE-2022-31676 allows a local authenticated attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-31676?
CVE-2022-31676 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-31676?
VMware Tools versions 12.0.0, 11.x.y, and 10.x.y are affected by CVE-2022-31676.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-31676?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-31676 by sending a specially-crafted request to gain elevated privileges as the root user in the virtual machine.