CVE-2018-6957 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2018-6957, a denial-of-service vulnerability in VMware Workstation and Fusion versions. Find out how to mitigate the risk and prevent exploitation.
A vulnerability in VMware Workstation and Fusion could lead to a denial-of-service attack by exploiting VNC sessions.
Understanding CVE-2018-6957
What is CVE-2018-6957?
CVE-2018-6957 is a denial-of-service vulnerability affecting VMware Workstation and Fusion versions.
The Impact of CVE-2018-6957
The vulnerability could be exploited to cause a denial-of-service attack by initiating a large number of VNC sessions.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-6957
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability exists in VMware Workstation (versions 14.x before 14.1.1 and 12.x) and Fusion (versions 10.x before 10.1.1 and 8.x), triggered by opening numerous VNC sessions.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Workstation: 14.x before 14.1.1, 12.x
- Fusion: 10.x before 10.1.1, 8.x
Exploitation Mechanism
To exploit the vulnerability on Workstation and Fusion, VNC must be manually enabled.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update VMware Workstation and Fusion to the patched versions.
- Disable VNC if not required to prevent exploitation.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update VMware products to the latest versions.
- Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential attacks.
Patching and Updates
Apply the necessary patches provided by VMware to address the vulnerability.