Vulnerability Description
VMware ESXi, Workstation, and Fusion contain a heap out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the USB 2.0 controller (EHCI). A malicious actor with local administrative privileges on a virtual machine may exploit this issue to execute code as the virtual machine's VMX process running on the host. On ESXi, the exploitation is contained within the VMX sandbox whereas, on Workstation and Fusion, this may lead to code execution on the machine where Workstation or Fusion is installed.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Workstation | >= 16.0.0, < 16.2.5 |
| Vmware | Esxi | 7.0 |
| Vmware | Fusion | >= 12.0.0, < 12.2.5 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0033.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0033.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-31705?
CVE-2022-31705 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.2 (HIGH). VMware ESXi, Workstation, and Fusion contain a heap out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the USB 2.0 controller (EHCI). A malicious actor with local administrative privileges on a virtual machine may ...
How severe is CVE-2022-31705?
CVE-2022-31705 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-31705?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Workstation, Vmware Esxi, Vmware Fusion, Apple Mac Os X.