Vulnerability Description
VMware Tools for Windows (12.x.y prior to 12.1.5, 11.x.y and 10.x.y) contains a denial-of-service vulnerability in the VM3DMP driver. A malicious actor with local user privileges in the Windows guest OS, where VMware Tools is installed, can trigger a PANIC in the VM3DMP driver leading to a denial-of-service condition in the Windows guest OS.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Tools | >= 10.0.0, < 12.1.5 |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20221223-0009/Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230824-0009/
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0029.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20221223-0009/Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230824-0009/
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0029.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-31693?
CVE-2022-31693 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). VMware Tools for Windows (12.x.y prior to 12.1.5, 11.x.y and 10.x.y) contains a denial-of-service vulnerability in the VM3DMP driver. A malicious actor with local user privileges in the Windows guest ...
How severe is CVE-2022-31693?
CVE-2022-31693 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-31693?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Tools, Microsoft Windows.