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VMware released a security advisory for a major vulnerability in the VMware Fusion product. This vulnerability could be exploited by attackers to run malicious code. CVE-2024-38811 is a vulnerability caused by using an insecure environment variable in the application, with a CVSSv3 score of 8.8, making it important.
VMware Fusion 13.x versions on MacOS are impacted. A security flaw in VMware Fusion lets a regular user execute any code in the application.
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This flaw is worrying because it can be exploited without needing special access, so more attackers could use it.
Broadcom released an update to fix the vulnerability. Users should upgrade to VMware Fusion 13.6, the patched version.
There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability, making the update crucial for maintaining security. VMware has credited Mykola Grymalyuk of RIPEDA Consulting for responsibly reporting the issue, allowing the company to address the vulnerability before it could be exploited in the wild.
Users are advised to update VMware Fusion now to protect against exploitation. It’s crucial for organizations to prioritize this update to safeguard their systems from potential attacks.
As of now, there are no known specific exploits in circulation for CVE-2024-38811.
