CVE-2023-20871
High
Description
VMware Fusion contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with read/write access to the host operating system can elevate privileges to gain root access to the host operating system.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Vmware Fusion
PublishedApr 25, 2023
First seenApr 25, 2023
Weakness typeCWE-863Incorrect authorization
How to fix
Update
- vmware fusion13.0.2 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| vmware fusion | 13.0.0 ≤ v < 13.0.2 | 13.0.2 |
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