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CVE-2024-22269

7.1 · HIGH

VMware Workstation and Fusion contain an information disclosure vulnerability in the vbluetooth device.

Published May 14, 2024CWE-200EPSS 0.51%

Overview

CVE-2024-22269 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 14, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1, rated HIGH. 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 information disclosure vulnerability in the vbluetooth device. A malicious actor with local administrative privileges on a virtual machine may be able to read privileged information contained in hypervisor memory from a virtual machine.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-22269?

CVE-2024-22269 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 14, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-22269?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1, rated HIGH. 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-2024-22269?

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.

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