CVE-2021-21997

Description

VMware Tools for Windows (11.x.y prior to 11.3.0) contains a denial-of-service vulnerability in the VM3DMP driver. A malicious actor with local user privileges in the Windows guest operating system, where VMware Tools is installed, can trigger a PANIC in the VM3DMP driver leading to a denial-of-service condition in the Windows guest operating system.

5.5

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.04%

Vendor Advisory vmware.com

Affected: n/a VMware Tools for Windows

References

Link	Tags
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0011.html	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-21997?: CVE-2021-21997 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-21997?: To fix CVE-2021-21997, 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-2021-21997 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-21997 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-2021-21997?: CVE-2021-21997 affects n/a VMware Tools for Windows.

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