CVE-2023-20872 — HIGH (8.8)

Vulnerability Description

VMware Workstation and Fusion contain an out-of-bounds read/write vulnerability in SCSI CD/DVD device emulation.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Fusion	13.0.0
Apple	Mac Os X	-
Vmware	Workstation	17.0.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-787

References

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2023-0008.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2023-0008.htmlVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-20872?

CVE-2023-20872 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). VMware Workstation and Fusion contain an out-of-bounds read/write vulnerability in SCSI CD/DVD device emulation.

How severe is CVE-2023-20872?

CVE-2023-20872 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-20872?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Fusion, Apple Mac Os X, Vmware Workstation.