CVE-2023-20870

Name: CVE-2023-20870
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-04-25T22:15:09.463+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6/10EPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-20870 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.38%

29.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Fusion	>= 13.0.0, < 13.0.2
Vmware	Workstation	>= 17.0.0, < 17.0.2

References

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2023-0008.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2023-0008.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 25, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

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 score of 6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-20870?

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-2023-20870?

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Source: NVD / NIST