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USN-6463-2: Open VM Tools vulnerabilities
First published: Wed Dec 06 2023(Updated: )
USN-6463-1 fixed vulnerabilities in Open VM Tools. This update provides the corresponding updates 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 with Guest Operations privileges could possibly use this issue to elevate their privileges. (CVE-2023-34058) Matthias Gerstner discovered that Open VM Tools incorrectly handled file descriptors when dropping privileges. A local attacker could possibly use this issue to hijack /dev/uinput and simulate user inputs. (CVE-2023-34059)
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/open-vm-tools | <2:11.0.5-4ubuntu0.18.04.3+esm3 | 2:11.0.5-4ubuntu0.18.04.3+esm3 |
| Ubuntu Ubuntu | =18.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/open-vm-tools-desktop | <2:11.0.5-4ubuntu0.18.04.3+esm3 | 2:11.0.5-4ubuntu0.18.04.3+esm3 |
| Ubuntu Ubuntu | =18.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/open-vm-tools | <2:10.2.0-3~ubuntu0.16.04.1+esm4 | 2:10.2.0-3~ubuntu0.16.04.1+esm4 |
| Ubuntu Ubuntu | =16.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/open-vm-tools-desktop | <2:10.2.0-3~ubuntu0.16.04.1+esm4 | 2:10.2.0-3~ubuntu0.16.04.1+esm4 |
| Ubuntu Ubuntu | =16.04 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this advisory?
USN-6463-2
What software is affected by this vulnerability?
Open VM Tools
Which versions of Ubuntu are affected?
Ubuntu 16.04 LTS and Ubuntu 18.04 LTS
What is the severity of this vulnerability?
The severity of this vulnerability has not been specified in the advisory.
How can I fix this vulnerability?
To fix this vulnerability, update Open VM Tools to version 2:11.0.5-4ubuntu0.18.04.3+esm3 for Ubuntu 18.04 LTS and version 2:10.2.0-3~ubuntu0.16.04.1+esm4 for Ubuntu 16.04 LTS.
Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?
You can find more information about this vulnerability in the Ubuntu Security Notices referenced in the advisory: [CVE-2023-34058](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-34058) and [CVE-2023-34059](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-34059).
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