CVE-2025-41246: Improper authorisation vulnerability
VMware Tools for Windows contains an improper authorisation vulnerability due to the way it handles user access controls. A malicious actor with non-administrative privileges on a guest VM, who is already authenticated through vCenter or ESX may exploit this issue to access other guest VMs. Successful exploitation requires knowledge of credentials of the targeted VMs and vCenter or ESX.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-41246?
CVE-2025-41246 is classified as an improper authorization vulnerability in VMware Tools for Windows.
How do I fix CVE-2025-41246?
To fix CVE-2025-41246, update VMware Tools for Windows to the latest version released by VMware that addresses this issue.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-41246?
CVE-2025-41246 affects users of VMware Tools for Windows, particularly those running guest VMs in vCenter or ESX environments.
What could an attacker do with CVE-2025-41246?
An attacker with non-administrative privileges on a guest VM could exploit CVE-2025-41246 to gain unauthorized access to other guest VM resources.
Is CVE-2025-41246 easy to exploit?
CVE-2025-41246 can be exploited by authenticated malicious actors, making it a significant risk if proper access controls are not implemented.