CVE-2020-3950
VMware Multiple Products
VMware Multiple Products Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
What it is
VMware Fusion, Remote Console (VMRC) for Mac, and Horizon Client for Mac contain a privilege escalation vulnerability due to improper use of setuid binaries that allows attackers to escalate privileges to root.
What to do
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Vendor notices and references
Description and required action as published by CISA. Full record at NVD.
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