Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2018-6973 affects older VMware Workstation and Fusion desktop virtualization installs. A flaw in the virtual e1000 network device may let code running inside a guest virtual machine execute code on the host. That crosses a major isolation boundary, so vulnerable hosts should be updated promptly where these versions remain in use. Exposure is limited to systems running VMware Workstation 14.x before 14.1.3 or Fusion 10.x before 10.1.3. Highest concern is hosts that run untrusted, shared, downloaded, or malware-analysis guest VMs. Treat as high priority if any vulnerable desktop virtualization hosts remain. The business risk is not broad internet exposure; it is loss of host isolation where users or teams run risky guest virtual machines. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Workstation to 14.1.3 or later where affected.; Upgrade Fusion to 10.1.3 or later where affected.; Review VMware VMSA-2018-0022 for vendor guidance..
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- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0022.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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