CVE-2023-34057: High severity open vm tools vulnerability
VMware Tools contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with local user access to a guest virtual machine may elevate privileges within the virtual machine.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-34057?
CVE-2023-34057 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability in VMware Tools that allows a malicious actor with local user access to a guest virtual machine to elevate privileges within the virtual machine.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-34057?
The severity of CVE-2023-34057 is high with a severity value of 7.8.
Which software is affected by CVE-2023-34057?
VMware Tools versions 10.3.0 to 12.1.1 are affected by CVE-2023-34057.
How can a malicious actor exploit CVE-2023-34057?
A malicious actor with local user access to a guest virtual machine can exploit CVE-2023-34057 to elevate their privileges within the virtual machine.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-34057?
More information about CVE-2023-34057 can be found at the following reference: [link](https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2023-0024.html).