CVE-2020-3972

Name: CVE-2020-3972
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-06-19T18:15:10.99+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-3972 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. VMware Tools for macOS (11.x.x and prior before 11.1.1) contains a denial-of-service vulnerability in the Host-Guest File System (HGFS) implementation. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow attackers with non-admin privileges on guest macOS virtual machines to create a denial-of-service condition on their own VMs.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

VMware Tools for macOS (11.x.x and prior before 11.1.1) contains a denial-of-service vulnerability in the Host-Guest File System (HGFS) implementation. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow attackers with non-admin privileges on guest macOS virtual machines to create a denial-of-service condition on their own VMs.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

EPSS Probability

0.38%

29.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Tools	>= 11.0.0, < 11.1.1

References

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2020-0014.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2020-0014.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 19, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-3972?

How severe is CVE-2020-3972?

CVE-2020-3972 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-3972?

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