Cloudburst VM escape
Cloudburst virtual machine escape is an exploit method that enables a guest-level virtual machine (VM) to attack its host. The method takes advantage of a flaw in VMware Workstation working in conjunction with Cloudburst, IBM's cloud service provisioning software for cloud providers.



Download Now: Cloud Incident Response 101
In this free guide, security experts Dave Shackleford, Rob Shapland and Rich Mogull dive into how cloud computing makes incident response more complex and how to respond to modern threats on the cloud.
By submitting your personal information, you agree that TechTarget and its partners may contact you regarding relevant content, products and special offers.
You also agree that your personal information may be transferred and processed in the United States, and that you have read and agree to the Terms of Use and the Privacy Policy.
In a virtual machine escape, an attacker runs code on a VM that allows an operating system running within it to break out and interact directly with the hypervisor. A VM escape gives the attacker access to the host operating system and all other virtual machines running on that host.
Research firm Kostya Kortchinsky Immunity Inc. developed the Cloudburst VM escape method.
Start the conversation
0 comments