CVE-2018-6983

Name: CVE-2018-6983
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-11-27T17:29:00.697+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-6983 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. VMware Workstation (15.x before 15.0.2 and 14.x before 14.1.5) and Fusion (11.x before 11.0.2 and 10.x before 10.1.5) contain an integer overflow vulnerability in the virtual network devices. This issue may allow a guest to execute code on the host.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

VMware Workstation (15.x before 15.0.2 and 14.x before 14.1.5) and Fusion (11.x before 11.0.2 and 10.x before 10.1.5) contain an integer overflow vulnerability in the virtual network devices. This issue may allow a guest to execute code on the host.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.45%

36.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-190

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Workstation	>= 14.0.0, < 14.1.5
Vmware	Workstation	>= 15.0.0, < 15.0.2
Vmware	Fusion	>= 10.0.0, < 10.1.5
Vmware	Fusion	>= 11.0.0, < 11.0.2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105986Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0030.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105986Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0030.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 27, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-6983?

How severe is CVE-2018-6983?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-6983 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6983?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST