VMware Tools up to 10.3.x/11.x/12.1.0 on macOS privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in VMware Tools up to 10.3.x/11.x/12.1.0 on macOS. This impacts an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2023-34057. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in VMware Tools up to 10.3.x/11.x/12.1.0 on macOS. It has been classified as critical. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was released 10/27/2023 as VMSA-2023-0024. The advisory is shared at vmware.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-34057 since 05/25/2023. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 12.1.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.7

VulDB Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Temp Score: 7.5
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NVD Base Score: 7.8
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CNA Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Tools 12.1.1

Timelineinfo

05/25/2023 🔍
10/27/2023 +155 days 🔍
10/27/2023 +0 days 🔍
03/06/2025 +496 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: vmware.com

Advisory: VMSA-2023-0024
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-34057 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-34057
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-243681
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20060413

Entryinfo

Created: 10/27/2023 07:54
Updated: 03/06/2025 22:59
Changes: 10/27/2023 07:54 (49), 11/19/2023 02:24 (1), 11/19/2023 02:31 (1), 03/06/2025 22:59 (26)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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