What is the vulnerability ID for this VMware Workstation and Fusion vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this VMware Workstation and Fusion vulnerability is CVE-2023-20870.

Which software products are affected by this vulnerability?

VMware Workstation and VMware Fusion are affected by this vulnerability.

What is the severity of the VMware Workstation and Fusion vulnerability?

The severity of the VMware Workstation and Fusion vulnerability is medium.

How can I fix the VMware Workstation and Fusion vulnerability?

To fix the vulnerability, update your VMware Workstation or Fusion software to versions 13.0.2 or 17.0.2 respectively.

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CVE-2023-20870

medium

CWE

125

25/4/2023

4/2/2025

CVE-2023-20870

Q: What is the description of the VMware Workstation and Fusion vulnerability?

The vulnerability is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that exists in the functionality for sharing host Bluetooth devices with the virtual machine in VMware Workstation and Fusion.

First published: Tue Apr 25 2023(Updated: )

VMware Workstation and Fusion contain an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that exists in the functionality for sharing host Bluetooth devices with the virtual machine.

Credit: security@vmware.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
VMware Fusion Pro	>=13.0.0<13.0.2
VMware Workstation	>=17.0.0<17.0.2
	>=13.0.0<13.0.2
	>=17.0.0<17.0.2

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Reference Links

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2023-0008.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID for this VMware Workstation and Fusion vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this VMware Workstation and Fusion vulnerability is CVE-2023-20870.
What is the description of the VMware Workstation and Fusion vulnerability?
The vulnerability is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that exists in the functionality for sharing host Bluetooth devices with the virtual machine in VMware Workstation and Fusion.
Which software products are affected by this vulnerability?
VMware Workstation and VMware Fusion are affected by this vulnerability.
What is the severity of the VMware Workstation and Fusion vulnerability?
The severity of the VMware Workstation and Fusion vulnerability is medium.
How can I fix the VMware Workstation and Fusion vulnerability?
To fix the vulnerability, update your VMware Workstation or Fusion software to versions 13.0.2 or 17.0.2 respectively.

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