Vulnerability Description
VMware Workstation (16.x prior to 16.2.2) and Horizon Client for Windows (5.x prior to 5.5.3) contains a denial-of-service vulnerability in the Cortado ThinPrint component. The issue exists in TrueType font parser. A malicious actor with access to a virtual machine or remote desktop may exploit this issue to trigger a denial-of-service condition in the Thinprint service running on the host machine where VMware Workstation or Horizon Client for Windows is installed.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Workstation | >= 16.0.0, < 16.2.2 |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
| Vmware | Horizon | >= 5.0.0, < 5.5.3 |
References
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0002.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0002.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-22938?
CVE-2022-22938 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). VMware Workstation (16.x prior to 16.2.2) and Horizon Client for Windows (5.x prior to 5.5.3) contains a denial-of-service vulnerability in the Cortado ThinPrint component. The issue exists in TrueTyp...
How severe is CVE-2022-22938?
CVE-2022-22938 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-2022-22938?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Workstation, Microsoft Windows, Vmware Horizon.