CVE-2020-3986

Description

VMware Workstation (15.x) and Horizon Client for Windows (5.x before 5.4.4) contain an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Cortado ThinPrint component (EMF Parser). A malicious actor with normal access to a virtual machine may be able to exploit these issues to create a partial denial-of-service condition or to leak memory from TPView process running on the system where Workstation or Horizon Client for Windows is installed.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Vendor Advisory vmware.com
Affected: n/a VMware Workstation and Horizon Client for Windows
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2020-0020.html vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-3986?
CVE-2020-3986 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-3986?
To fix CVE-2020-3986, 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-2020-3986 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-3986 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-2020-3986?
CVE-2020-3986 affects n/a VMware Workstation and Horizon Client for Windows.
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