CVE-2020-3972

Description

VMware Tools for macOS (11.x.x and prior before 11.1.1) contains a denial-of-service vulnerability in the Host-Guest File System (HGFS) implementation. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow attackers with non-admin privileges on guest macOS virtual machines to create a denial-of-service condition on their own VMs.

3.3

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.04%

Vendor Advisory vmware.com

Affected: n/a VMware Tools for macOS

References

Link	Tags
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2020-0014.html	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-3972?: CVE-2020-3972 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-3972?: To fix CVE-2020-3972, 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-2020-3972 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-3972 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-2020-3972?: CVE-2020-3972 affects n/a VMware Tools for macOS.

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