CVE-2020-3948

Description

Linux Guest VMs running on VMware Workstation (15.x before 15.5.2) and Fusion (11.x before 11.5.2) contain a local privilege escalation vulnerability due to improper file permissions in Cortado Thinprint. Local attackers with non-administrative access to a Linux guest VM with virtual printing enabled may exploit this issue to elevate their privileges to root on the same guest VM.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory vmware.com
Affected: VMware Workstation
Affected: VMware Fusion
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2020-0004.html vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-3948?
CVE-2020-3948 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-3948?
To fix CVE-2020-3948, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-3948 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-3948 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-3948?
CVE-2020-3948 affects VMware Workstation, VMware Fusion.
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