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MEDIUM · 5.9

CVE-2020-3993

VMware NSX-T (3.x before 3.0.2, 2.5.x before 2.5.2.2.0) contains a security vulnerability that exists in the way it allows a KVM host to download and install packages from NSX manager. A malicious act...

Vulnerability Description

VMware NSX-T (3.x before 3.0.2, 2.5.x before 2.5.2.2.0) contains a security vulnerability that exists in the way it allows a KVM host to download and install packages from NSX manager. A malicious actor with MITM positioning may be able to exploit this issue to compromise the transport node.

CVSS Score

5.9

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
BroadcomVmware Nsx-T Data Center>= 2.5.0, < 2.5.2.2.0
VmwareCloud Foundation>= 3.0, < 3.10.1.1

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-3993?

CVE-2020-3993 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). VMware NSX-T (3.x before 3.0.2, 2.5.x before 2.5.2.2.0) contains a security vulnerability that exists in the way it allows a KVM host to download and install packages from NSX manager. A malicious act...

How severe is CVE-2020-3993?

CVE-2020-3993 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-3993?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Broadcom Vmware Nsx-T Data Center, Vmware Cloud Foundation.