RHSA-2023:3949: Low: open-vm-tools security update
Low: open-vm-tools security update
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The Open Virtual Machine Tools are the open source implementation of the VMware Tools. They are a set of guest operating system virtualization components that enhance performance and user experience of virtual machines.Security Fix(es): open-vm-tools: authentication bypass vulnerability in the vgauth module (CVE-2023-20867) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2023:3949?
The severity of RHSA-2023:3949 is low.
Which software is affected by RHSA-2023:3949?
The open-vm-tools package, as well as other related packages, are affected by RHSA-2023:3949.
How can I fix RHSA-2023:3949?
To fix RHSA-2023:3949, update the open-vm-tools package to version 12.1.5-2.el8_8 or higher.
Where can I find more information about RHSA-2023:3949?
You can find more information about RHSA-2023:3949 on the Red Hat website at the following link: https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:3949