Vulnerability Description
VMware Workstation (15.x before 15.5.2) and Horizon Client for Windows (5.x and prior before 5.4.0) contain a denial-of-service vulnerability due to a heap-overflow issue in Cortado Thinprint. Attackers with non-administrative access to a guest VM with virtual printing enabled may exploit this issue to create a denial-of-service condition of the Thinprint service running on the system where Workstation or Horizon Client is installed.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Horizon Client | >= 5.0.0, < 5.4.0 |
| Vmware | Workstation | >= 15.0.0, < 15.5.2 |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2020-0005.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2020-0005.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-3951?
CVE-2020-3951 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.8 (LOW). VMware Workstation (15.x before 15.5.2) and Horizon Client for Windows (5.x and prior before 5.4.0) contain a denial-of-service vulnerability due to a heap-overflow issue in Cortado Thinprint. Attacke...
How severe is CVE-2020-3951?
CVE-2020-3951 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-3951?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Horizon Client, Vmware Workstation, Microsoft Windows.