Description
Linux Guest VMs running on VMware Workstation (15.x before 15.5.2) and Fusion (11.x before 11.5.2) contain a local privilege escalation vulnerability due to improper file permissions in Cortado Thinprint. Local attackers with non-administrative access to a Linux guest VM with virtual printing enabled may exploit this issue to elevate their privileges to root on the same guest VM.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VMware | Workstation | 15.x before 15.5.2 | — |
| VMware | Fusion | 11.x before 11.5.2 | — |