CVE-2018-6957
Severity Score
5.3
*CVSS v3
Exploit Likelihood
*EPSS
Affected Versions
*CPE
Public Exploits
0
*Multiple Sources
Exploited in Wild
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*KEV
Decision
-
*SSVC
Descriptions
VMware Workstation (14.x before 14.1.1, 12.x) and Fusion (10.x before 10.1.1 and 8.x) contain a denial-of-service vulnerability which can be triggered by opening a large number of VNC sessions. Note: In order for exploitation to be possible on Workstation and Fusion, VNC must be manually enabled.
VMware Workstation (versiones 14.x anteriores a la 14.1.1 y 12.x) y Fusion (10.x anteriores a la 10.1.1 y 8.x) contiene una vulnerabilidad de denegación de servicio (DoS) que se puede desencadenar al abrir un número excesivo de sesiones VNC. Nota: Para que su explotación sea posible en Workstation y Fusion, se debe habilitar VNC manualmente.
*Credits:
N/A
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Authentication
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
- Decision:-
Exploitation
Automatable
Tech. Impact
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
- 2018-02-14 CVE Reserved
- 2018-03-15 CVE Published
- 2023-08-06 EPSS Updated
- 2024-09-16 CVE Updated
- ---------- Exploited in Wild
- ---------- KEV Due Date
- ---------- First Exploit
CWE
- CWE-772: Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime
CAPEC
References (3)
| URL | Tag | Source |
|---|---|---|
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103431 | Third Party Advisory | |
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040539 | Third Party Advisory |
| URL | Date | SRC |
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| URL | Date | SRC |
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| URL | Date | SRC |
|---|---|---|
| https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0008.html | 2019-10-03 |
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
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| Vendor | Product | Version | Other | Status | <-- --> | Vendor | Product | Version | Other | Status |
| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Workstation Pro Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Workstation Pro" | >= 14.0 < 14.1.1 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Workstation Pro" and version " >= 14.0 < 14.1.1" | - |
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Workstation Pro Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Workstation Pro" | 12.0 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Workstation Pro" and version "12.0" | - |
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Workstation Pro Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Workstation Pro" | 12.1 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Workstation Pro" and version "12.1" | - |
Affected
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Workstation Pro Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Workstation Pro" | 12.01 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Workstation Pro" and version "12.01" | - |
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Workstation Pro Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Workstation Pro" | 12.1.1 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Workstation Pro" and version "12.1.1" | - |
Affected
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Workstation Pro Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Workstation Pro" | 12.5 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Workstation Pro" and version "12.5" | - |
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Workstation Pro Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Workstation Pro" | 12.5.1 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Workstation Pro" and version "12.5.1" | - |
Affected
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Workstation Pro Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Workstation Pro" | 12.5.2 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Workstation Pro" and version "12.5.2" | - |
Affected
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Workstation Pro Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Workstation Pro" | 12.5.3 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Workstation Pro" and version "12.5.3" | - |
Affected
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Workstation Pro Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Workstation Pro" | 12.5.4 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Workstation Pro" and version "12.5.4" | - |
Affected
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Workstation Pro Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Workstation Pro" | 12.5.5 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Workstation Pro" and version "12.5.5" | - |
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Workstation Pro Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Workstation Pro" | 12.5.6 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Workstation Pro" and version "12.5.6" | - |
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Workstation Pro Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Workstation Pro" | 12.5.7 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Workstation Pro" and version "12.5.7" | - |
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Workstation Player Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Workstation Player" | >= 14.0 < 14.1.1 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Workstation Player" and version " >= 14.0 < 14.1.1" | - |
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Workstation Player Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Workstation Player" | 12.0 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Workstation Player" and version "12.0" | - |
Affected
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Workstation Player Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Workstation Player" | 12.0.1 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Workstation Player" and version "12.0.1" | - |
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Workstation Player Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Workstation Player" | 12.1 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Workstation Player" and version "12.1" | - |
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Workstation Player Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Workstation Player" | 12.1.1 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Workstation Player" and version "12.1.1" | - |
Affected
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Workstation Player Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Workstation Player" | 12.5 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Workstation Player" and version "12.5" | - |
Affected
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Workstation Player Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Workstation Player" | 12.5.1 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Workstation Player" and version "12.5.1" | - |
Affected
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Workstation Player Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Workstation Player" | 12.5.2 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Workstation Player" and version "12.5.2" | - |
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Workstation Player Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Workstation Player" | 12.5.3 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Workstation Player" and version "12.5.3" | - |
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Workstation Player Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Workstation Player" | 12.5.4 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Workstation Player" and version "12.5.4" | - |
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Workstation Player Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Workstation Player" | 12.5.5 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Workstation Player" and version "12.5.5" | - |
Affected
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Workstation Player Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Workstation Player" | 12.5.6 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Workstation Player" and version "12.5.6" | - |
Affected
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Workstation Player Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Workstation Player" | 12.5.7 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Workstation Player" and version "12.5.7" | - |
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Fusion Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Fusion" | 8.0 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Fusion" and version "8.0" | - |
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Fusion Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Fusion" | 8.0.1 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Fusion" and version "8.0.1" | - |
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Fusion Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Fusion" | 8.0.2 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Fusion" and version "8.0.2" | - |
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Fusion Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Fusion" | 8.1 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Fusion" and version "8.1" | - |
Affected
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Fusion Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Fusion" | 8.1.1 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Fusion" and version "8.1.1" | - |
Affected
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Fusion Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Fusion" | 8.5 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Fusion" and version "8.5" | - |
Affected
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Fusion Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Fusion" | 8.5.1 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Fusion" and version "8.5.1" | - |
Affected
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Fusion Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Fusion" | 8.5.2 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Fusion" and version "8.5.2" | - |
Affected
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Fusion Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Fusion" | 8.5.3 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Fusion" and version "8.5.3" | - |
Affected
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Fusion Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Fusion" | 8.5.4 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Fusion" and version "8.5.4" | - |
Affected
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Fusion Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Fusion" | 8.5.5 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Fusion" and version "8.5.5" | - |
Affected
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Fusion Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Fusion" | 8.5.6 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Fusion" and version "8.5.6" | - |
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Fusion Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Fusion" | 8.5.7 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Fusion" and version "8.5.7" | - |
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Fusion Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Fusion" | 8.5.8 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Fusion" and version "8.5.8" | - |
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Fusion Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Fusion" | >= 10.0 < 10.1.1 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Fusion" and version " >= 10.0 < 10.1.1" | - |
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