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CVE-2017-4948

7.1 · HIGH

VMware Workstation (14.x before 14.1.0 and 12.x) and Horizon View Client (4.x before 4.7.0) contain an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in TPView.dll.

Published Jan 5, 2018CWE-125EPSS 0.41%

Overview

CVE-2017-4948 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 5, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.1, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

VMware Workstation (14.x before 14.1.0 and 12.x) and Horizon View Client (4.x before 4.7.0) contain an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in TPView.dll. On Workstation, this issue in conjunction with other bugs may allow a guest to leak information from host or may allow for a Denial of Service on the Windows OS that runs Workstation. In the case of a Horizon View Client, this issue in conjunction with other bugs may allow a View desktop to leak information from host or may allow for a Denial of Service on the Windows OS that runs the Horizon View Client. Exploitation is only possible if virtual printing has been enabled. This feature is not enabled by default on Workstation but it is enabled by default on Horizon View.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/102441Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1040108Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1040109Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1040136Refwww.vmware.com/us/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0003.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/102441Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1040108Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1040109Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1040136Refwww.vmware.com/us/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0003.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-4948?

CVE-2017-4948 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 5, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2017-4948?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.1, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-4948?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2017-4948?

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