CVE-2018-6969

Name: CVE-2018-6969
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-13T13:29:00.237+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-6969 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. VMware Tools (10.x and prior before 10.3.0) contains an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in HGFS. Successful exploitation of this issue may lead to information disclosure or may allow attackers to escalate their privileges on the guest VMs. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

VMware Tools (10.x and prior before 10.3.0) contains an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in HGFS. Successful exploitation of this issue may lead to information disclosure or may allow attackers to escalate their privileges on the guest VMs. In order to be able to exploit this issue, file sharing must be enabled.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.40%

31.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Tools	< 10.3.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104737Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041291Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0017.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104737Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041291Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0017.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 13, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-6969?

How severe is CVE-2018-6969?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-6969 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6969?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-6969?

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Source: NVD / NIST