CVE-2016-5329 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

VMware Fusion 8.x before 8.5 on OS X, when System Integrity Protection (SIP) is enabled, allows local users to determine kernel memory addresses and bypass the kASLR protection mechanism via unspecified vectors.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Fusion	8.0.0
Apple	Mac Os X	All versions

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93888Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037103
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0017.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93888Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037103
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0017.htmlVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-5329?

CVE-2016-5329 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). VMware Fusion 8.x before 8.5 on OS X, when System Integrity Protection (SIP) is enabled, allows local users to determine kernel memory addresses and bypass the kASLR protection mechanism via unspecifi...

How severe is CVE-2016-5329?

CVE-2016-5329 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-5329?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Fusion, Apple Mac Os X.