CVE-2023-34057

Summary

CVE-2023-34057 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability affecting VMware Tools. A malicious user with local access to a guest virtual machine can exploit this flaw to escalate privileges within the virtual environment, potentially gaining full control over the system. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to organizations that use VMware virtualization technology and could lead to unauthorized access, data theft, and other malicious activities. It is crucial for administrators to apply the available patch as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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