Rewterz Threat Advisory – CVE-2022-22983 – VMware Workstation for Windows Vulnerability

Severity

Medium

Analysis Summary

CVE-2022-22983

VMware Workstation for Windows could allow a local authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by improper storage of credentials. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to disclose users’ passwords and use this information to launch further attacks against the affected system.

Impact

Information Disclosure

Indicators Of Compromise

CVE

CVE-2022-22983

Affected Vendors

VMware

Affected Products

VMware Workstation for Windows 16.0
VMware Workstation for Windows 16.1

Remediation

Refer to VMware Security Advisory for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information.

VMware Security Advisory

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