CVE-2022-22943

Description

VMware Tools for Windows (11.x.y and 10.x.y prior to 12.0.0) contains an uncontrolled search path vulnerability. A malicious actor with local administrative privileges in the Windows guest OS, where VMware Tools is installed, may be able to execute code with system privileges in the Windows guest OS due to an uncontrolled search path element.

Category

6.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.08%
Vendor Advisory vmware.com
Affected: n/a VMware Tools for Windows
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0007.html vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-22943?
CVE-2022-22943 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-22943?
To fix CVE-2022-22943, 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-2022-22943 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-22943 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-2022-22943?
CVE-2022-22943 affects n/a VMware Tools for Windows.
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