VMware Tools contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in the vgauth module. A fully compromised ESXi host can force VMware Tools to fail to authenticate host-to-guest operations, impacting the confidentiality and integrity of the guest virtual machine. An attacker must have root access over ESXi to exploit this vulnerability.
Review the upstream advisory, identify the affected product in your inventory, and apply the vendor update when one is available.
VMware Tools Authentication Bypass Vulnerability is listed in the HOL Guard supply-chain feed, but affected software is not mapped to a package. Review the upstream advisory for the affected product and vendor guidance. This vulnerability is known to be exploited in the wild. VMware Tools contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in the vgauth module. A fully compromised ESXi host can force VMware Tools to fail to authenticate host-to-guest operations, impacting the confidentiality and integrity of the guest virtual machine. An attacker must have root access over ESXi to exploit this vulnerability.
Affected software not mapped. Review the upstream record for vendor-specific product and version guidance.
No references were reported by the source.
Reported by CISA KEV (kev).
HOL Guard can help your team monitor supply-chain activity while the upstream record is clarified.
Explore HOL GuardVMware Tools contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in the vgauth module. A fully compromised ESXi host can force VMware Tools to fail to authenticate host-to-guest operations, impacting the confidentiality and integrity of the guest virtual machine. An attacker must have root access over ESXi to exploit this vulnerability.
Review the upstream advisory, identify the affected product in your inventory, and apply the vendor update when one is available.
VMware Tools Authentication Bypass Vulnerability is listed in the HOL Guard supply-chain feed, but affected software is not mapped to a package. Review the upstream advisory for the affected product and vendor guidance. This vulnerability is known to be exploited in the wild. VMware Tools contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in the vgauth module. A fully compromised ESXi host can force VMware Tools to fail to authenticate host-to-guest operations, impacting the confidentiality and integrity of the guest virtual machine. An attacker must have root access over ESXi to exploit this vulnerability.
Affected software not mapped. Review the upstream record for vendor-specific product and version guidance.
No references were reported by the source.
Reported by CISA KEV (kev).
HOL Guard can help your team monitor supply-chain activity while the upstream record is clarified.
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