CVE-2023-20870
CVE-2023-20870 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vmware Fusion with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-125.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Vmware Fusion
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
VMware Workstation and Fusion contain an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that exists in the functionality for sharing host Bluetooth devices with the virtual machine.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-20870?
- VMware Workstation and Fusion contain an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that exists in the functionality for sharing host Bluetooth devices with the virtual machine.
- How severe is CVE-2023-20870?
- CVE-2023-20870 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-20870 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-20870?
- CVE-2023-20870 primarily affects Vmware Fusion. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-20870?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-20870 published?
- CVE-2023-20870 was published on 2023-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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