CVE-2021-21997 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2021-21997 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 18/06/2021 | CVE Updated: 03/08/2024 | CVE Year: 2021
Source: vmware | Vendor: n/a | Product: VMware Tools for Windows
Status : PUBLISHED

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CVE-2021-21997 Description

VMware Tools for Windows (11.x.y prior to 11.3.0) contains a denial-of-service vulnerability in the VM3DMP driver. A malicious actor with local user privileges in the Windows guest operating system, where VMware Tools is installed, can trigger a PANIC in the VM3DMP driver leading to a denial-of-service condition in the Windows guest operating system.

Metrics

CVSS Version: 3.1 | Base Score: n/a
Vector: n/a

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Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

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CWE Name: Denial-of-service vulnerability in the VM3DMP driver
Source: n/a

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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).