CVE-2020-3998

Description

VMware Horizon Client for Windows (5.x prior to 5.5.0) contains an information disclosure vulnerability. A malicious attacker with local privileges on the machine where Horizon Client for Windows is installed may be able to retrieve hashed credentials if the client crashes.

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.24%
Vendor Advisory vmware.com
Affected: n/a VMware Horizon Client for Windows
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-3998?
CVE-2020-3998 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-3998?
To fix CVE-2020-3998, 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-2020-3998 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-3998 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-2020-3998?
CVE-2020-3998 affects n/a VMware Horizon Client for Windows.
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