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CVE-2024-22251

5.9 · MEDIUM

VMware Workstation and Fusion contain an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the USB CCID (chip card interface device).

Published Feb 29, 2024CWE-125EPSS 0.23%

Overview

CVE-2024-22251 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 29, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.9 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.9, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

VMware Workstation and Fusion contain an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the USB CCID (chip card interface device). A malicious actor with local administrative privileges on a virtual machine may trigger an out-of-bounds read leading to information disclosure.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2024-0005.htmlRefwww.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2024-0005.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-22251?

CVE-2024-22251 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 29, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-22251?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.9, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-22251?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2024-22251?

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