Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-31693

First published: Wed Jun 07 2023(Updated: )

VMware Tools for Windows (12.x.y prior to 12.1.5, 11.x.y and 10.x.y) contains a denial-of-service vulnerability in the VM3DMP driver. A malicious actor with local user privileges in the Windows guest OS, where VMware Tools is installed, can trigger a PANIC in the VM3DMP driver leading to a denial-of-service condition in the Windows guest OS.

Credit: security@vmware.com security@vmware.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
VMware Tools>=10.0.0<12.1.5
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2022-31693?

    CVE-2022-31693 is a denial-of-service vulnerability in the VM3DMP driver of VMware Tools for Windows.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-31693?

    CVE-2022-31693 has a severity rating of 5.5 (medium).

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2022-31693?

    VMware Tools for Windows versions 12.x.y prior to 12.1.5, 11.x.y, and 10.x.y are affected by CVE-2022-31693.

  • How can a malicious actor exploit CVE-2022-31693?

    A malicious actor with local user privileges in the Windows guest OS, where VMware Tools is installed, can trigger a PANIC in the VM3DMP driver leading to a denial-of-service.

  • How can I fix CVE-2022-31693?

    To fix CVE-2022-31693, upgrade VMware Tools for Windows to version 12.1.5 or newer.

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