CVE-2020-3950

Known Exploited Public Exploit

Description

VMware Fusion (11.x before 11.5.2), VMware Remote Console for Mac (11.x and prior before 11.0.1) and Horizon Client for Mac (5.x and prior before 5.4.0) contain a privilege escalation vulnerability due to improper use of setuid binaries. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow attackers with normal user privileges to escalate their privileges to root on the system where Fusion, VMRC or Horizon Client is installed.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 14.92% Top 10%
KEV Since 
Vendor Advisory vmware.com
Affected: n/a VMware Fusion, VMware Remote Console for Mac and Horizon Client for Mac
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2020-0005.html vendor advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156843/VMware-Fusion-11.5.2-Privilege-Escalation.html third party advisory vdb entry exploit
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157079/VMware-Fusion-USB-Arbitrator-Setuid-Privilege-Escalation.html third party advisory vdb entry exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-3950?
CVE-2020-3950 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-3950?
To fix CVE-2020-3950, 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-2020-3950 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is confirmed that CVE-2020-3950 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~15% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-3950?
CVE-2020-3950 affects n/a VMware Fusion, VMware Remote Console for Mac and Horizon Client for Mac.
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