Vulnerability Description
VMware ESXi (6.7 before ESXi670-202006401-SG and 6.5 before ESXi650-202005401-SG), Workstation (15.x before 15.5.5), and Fusion (11.x before 11.5.5) contain an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in NVMe functionality. A malicious actor with local non-administrative access to a virtual machine with a virtual NVMe controller present may be able to read privileged information contained in physical memory.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Fusion | >= 11.0.0, < 11.5.5 |
| Vmware | Workstation | >= 15.0.0, < 15.5.5 |
| Vmware | Vsphere Esxi | 6.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2020-0012.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2020-0012.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-3960?
CVE-2020-3960 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.4 (HIGH). VMware ESXi (6.7 before ESXi670-202006401-SG and 6.5 before ESXi650-202005401-SG), Workstation (15.x before 15.5.5), and Fusion (11.x before 11.5.5) contain an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in NVMe...
How severe is CVE-2020-3960?
CVE-2020-3960 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-3960?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Fusion, Vmware Workstation, Vmware Vsphere Esxi.