CVE-2023-20872

Name: CVE-2023-20872
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-04-25T21:15:10.073+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.87%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-20872 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. VMware Workstation and Fusion contain an out-of-bounds read/write vulnerability in SCSI CD/DVD device emulation.. EPSS estimates a 0.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

VMware Workstation and Fusion contain an out-of-bounds read/write vulnerability in SCSI CD/DVD device emulation.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.87%

54.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Fusion	13.0.0
Vmware	Workstation	17.0.0

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-2023-20872?

VMware Workstation and Fusion contain an out-of-bounds read/write vulnerability in SCSI CD/DVD device emulation.

How severe is CVE-2023-20872?

CVE-2023-20872 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-20872?

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-2023-20872?

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Source: NVD / NIST