Vulnerability Description
VMware Workstation (15.x) and Horizon Client for Windows (5.x before 5.4.4) contain an information disclosure vulnerability due to an integer overflow issue in Cortado ThinPrint component. A malicious actor with normal access to a virtual machine may be able to exploit this issue to leak memory from TPView process running on the system where Workstation or Horizon Client for Windows is installed. Exploitation is only possible if virtual printing has been enabled. This feature is not enabled by default on Workstation but it is enabled by default on Horizon Client.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Horizon Client | >= 5.0.0, < 5.4.4 |
| Vmware | Workstation Player | >= 15.0.0, < 16.0.0 |
| Vmware | Workstation Pro | >= 15.0.0, < 16.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2020-0020.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2020-0020.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-3990?
CVE-2020-3990 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). VMware Workstation (15.x) and Horizon Client for Windows (5.x before 5.4.4) contain an information disclosure vulnerability due to an integer overflow issue in Cortado ThinPrint component. A malicious...
How severe is CVE-2020-3990?
CVE-2020-3990 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-3990?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Horizon Client, Vmware Workstation Player, Vmware Workstation Pro.