CVE-2022-22977
High
Description
VMware Tools for Windows(12.0.0, 11.x.y and 10.x.y) contains an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability. A malicious actor with non-administrative local user privileges in the Windows guest OS, where VMware Tools is installed, may exploit this issue leading to a denial-of-service condition or unintended information disclosure.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.1
Exploit probability—
Product
Vmware Tools
PublishedMay 24, 2022
First seenMay 24, 2022
Weakness typeCWE-611XML external entity (XXE)
How to fix
Update
- vmware tools12.0.5 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| vmware tools | 10.0.0 ≤ v ≤ 10.3.24, 11.0.0 ≤ v ≤ 11.3.5, 12.0.0 ≤ v < 12.0.5 | 12.0.5 |
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