CVE-2023-20871: High severity vmware fusion vulnerability
Published Apr 25, 2023
·Updated
VMware Fusion contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with read/write access to the host operating system can elevate privileges to gain root access to the host operating system.
Affected Software
4 affected components
All of the following
vmware Fusion>=13.0.0<13.0.2
Apple iOS and macOS
vmware Fusion>=13.0.0<13.0.2
Apple iOS and macOS
Event History
Apr 25, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2023-20871?
CVE-2023-20871 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability found in VMware Fusion.
2
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-20871?
An attacker with read/write access to the host operating system can exploit CVE-2023-20871 to gain root access.
3
What is the severity of CVE-2023-20871?
CVE-2023-20871 has a severity rating of 7.8 (High).
4
Which versions of VMware Fusion are affected by CVE-2023-20871?
VMware Fusion versions between 13.0.0 and 13.0.2 are affected by CVE-2023-20871.
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How can I mitigate CVE-2023-20871?
To mitigate CVE-2023-20871, users should update VMware Fusion to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.