CVE-2024-38811

Code-execution vulnerability

Description

VMware Fusion (13.x before 13.6) contains a code-execution vulnerability due to the usage of an insecure environment variable. A malicious actor with standard user privileges may exploit this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the Fusion application.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Vendor Advisory broadcom.com
Affected: n/a Fusion
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/24939 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38811?
CVE-2024-38811 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-38811?
To fix CVE-2024-38811, 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-2024-38811 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-38811 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-2024-38811?
CVE-2024-38811 affects n/a Fusion.
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