CVE-2021-21999
High
Description
VMware Tools for Windows (11.x.y prior to 11.2.6), VMware Remote Console for Windows (12.x prior to 12.0.1) , VMware App Volumes (2.x prior to 2.18.10 and 4 prior to 2103) contain a local privilege escalation vulnerability. An attacker with normal access to a virtual machine may exploit this issue by placing a malicious file renamed as `openssl.cnf' in an unrestricted directory which would allow code to be executed with elevated privileges.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Vmware Remote Console
PublishedJun 23, 2021
First seenJun 23, 2021
How to fix
Update
- vmware remote_console12.0.1 or later
- vmware app_volumes2.18.10, 2103 or later
- vmware tools11.2.6 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| vmware remote_console | 12.0.0 ≤ v < 12.0.1 | 12.0.1 |
| vmware app_volumes | 2.0 ≤ v < 2.18.10, 4 ≤ v < 2103 | 2.18.10, 2103 |
| vmware tools | 11.0.0 ≤ v < 11.2.6 | 11.2.6 |
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