Vulnerability Description
VMware Tools for macOS (11.x.x and prior before 11.1.1) contains a denial-of-service vulnerability in the Host-Guest File System (HGFS) implementation. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow attackers with non-admin privileges on guest macOS virtual machines to create a denial-of-service condition on their own VMs.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Tools | >= 11.0.0, < 11.1.1 |
| Apple | Macos | - |
References
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2020-0014.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2020-0014.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-3972?
CVE-2020-3972 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). VMware Tools for macOS (11.x.x and prior before 11.1.1) contains a denial-of-service vulnerability in the Host-Guest File System (HGFS) implementation. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow ...
How severe is CVE-2020-3972?
CVE-2020-3972 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-3972?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Tools, Apple Macos.