VMware Tools 10.x/11.x/12.0.0 on Windows xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in VMware Tools 10.x/11.x/12.0.0 on Windows. This affects an unknown function. Such manipulation leads to xml external entity reference. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2022-22977. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in VMware Tools 10.x/11.x/12.0.0 on Windows. Affected by this issue is an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a xml external entity reference vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-611. The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was presented 05/25/2022 as VMSA-2022-0015. The advisory is shared for download at vmware.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2022-22977 since 01/10/2022. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 12.0.5 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.7

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Xml external entity reference
CWE: CWE-611 / CWE-610
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Tools 12.0.5

Timelineinfo

01/10/2022 🔍
05/25/2022 +134 days 🔍
05/25/2022 +0 days 🔍
06/02/2026 +1469 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: vmware.com

Advisory: VMSA-2022-0015
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-22977 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-22977
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-200648
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20060413

Entryinfo

Created: 05/25/2022 09:28
Updated: 06/02/2026 16:27
Changes: 05/25/2022 09:28 (40), 05/29/2022 15:47 (1), 06/02/2026 16:27 (42)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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