What is the vulnerability ID for this Open VM Tools vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this Open VM Tools vulnerability is USN-6365-2.

What is the affected software for this vulnerability?

The affected software for this vulnerability is Open VM Tools version 2:11.0.5-4ubuntu0.18.04.3+esm2 on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS and version 2:10.2.0-3~ubuntu0.16.04.1+esm3 on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS.

What is the severity of this vulnerability?

The severity of this vulnerability is not specified.

How can I fix this vulnerability?

To fix this vulnerability, update Open VM Tools to the specified versions: 2:11.0.5-4ubuntu0.18.04.3+esm2 on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS and 2:10.2.0-3~ubuntu0.16.04.1+esm3 on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS.

Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?

You can find more information about this vulnerability on the Ubuntu website at the following URLs: - [CVE-2023-20900](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-20900) - [USN-6365-1](https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6365-1) - [USN-6365-2](https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6365-2)

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USN-6365-2

25/9/2023

USN-6365-2: Open VM Tools vulnerability

First published: Mon Sep 25 2023(Updated: )

USN-6365-1 fixed a vulnerability in Open VM Tools. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 16.04 LTS and Ubuntu 18.04 LTS. Original advisory details: It was discovered that Open VM Tools incorrectly handled SAML tokens. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to bypass SAML token signature verification and perform VMware Tools Guest Operations.

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
All of
ubuntu/open-vm-tools	<2:11.0.5-4ubuntu0.18.04.3+esm2	2:11.0.5-4ubuntu0.18.04.3+esm2
	=18.04
All of
ubuntu/open-vm-tools	<2:10.2.0-3~ubuntu0.16.04.1+esm3	2:10.2.0-3~ubuntu0.16.04.1+esm3
	=16.04

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID for this Open VM Tools vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Open VM Tools vulnerability is USN-6365-2.
What is the affected software for this vulnerability?
The affected software for this vulnerability is Open VM Tools version 2:11.0.5-4ubuntu0.18.04.3+esm2 on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS and version 2:10.2.0-3~ubuntu0.16.04.1+esm3 on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS.
What is the severity of this vulnerability?
The severity of this vulnerability is not specified.
How can I fix this vulnerability?
To fix this vulnerability, update Open VM Tools to the specified versions: 2:11.0.5-4ubuntu0.18.04.3+esm2 on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS and 2:10.2.0-3~ubuntu0.16.04.1+esm3 on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS.
Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?
You can find more information about this vulnerability on the Ubuntu website at the following URLs: - [CVE-2023-20900](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-20900) - [USN-6365-1](https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6365-1) - [USN-6365-2](https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6365-2)

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