RHSA-2023:3950: 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-2023:3950?
The severity of RHSA-2023:3950 is classified as low.
How do I fix RHSA-2023:3950?
To fix RHSA-2023:3950, you should update the open-vm-tools package to version 11.3.5-1.el8_6.2.
Which versions of open-vm-tools are affected by RHSA-2023:3950?
RHSA-2023:3950 affects all versions of open-vm-tools prior to version 11.3.5-1.el8_6.2.
Is RHSA-2023:3950 applicable to all Red Hat Enterprise Linux versions?
RHSA-2023:3950 is applicable specifically to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 and its derivatives.
What should I do if I cannot update to the fixed version for RHSA-2023:3950?
If you cannot update, consider assessing your security posture and applying other mitigating controls until an upgrade is possible.