CVE-2017-4899
First published: Wed Jun 07 2017(Updated: )
VMware Workstation Pro/Player 12.x before 12.5.3 contains a security vulnerability that exists in the SVGA driver. An attacker may exploit this issue to crash the VM or trigger an out-of-bound read. Note: This issue can be triggered only when the host has no graphics card or no graphics drivers are installed.
Credit: security@vmware.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| VMware Workstation and ESXi | =12.0.0 | |
| VMware Workstation and ESXi | =12.0.1 | |
| VMware Workstation and ESXi | =12.1.0 | |
| VMware Workstation and ESXi | =12.5.0 | |
| VMware Workstation and ESXi | =12.5.1 | |
| VMware Workstation | =12.0.0 | |
| VMware Workstation | =12.0.1 | |
| VMware Workstation | =12.1.0 | |
| VMware Workstation | =12.5.0 | |
| VMware Workstation | =12.5.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-4899?
CVE-2017-4899 has a high severity rating due to its potential to crash virtual machines.
How do I fix CVE-2017-4899?
To fix CVE-2017-4899, upgrade VMware Workstation Pro/Player to version 12.5.3 or later.
What does CVE-2017-4899 affect?
CVE-2017-4899 affects VMware Workstation Pro and Player versions 12.0.0 through 12.5.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-4899?
CVE-2017-4899 is a vulnerability in the SVGA driver that can lead to a crash or out-of-bound read.
Can CVE-2017-4899 be exploited easily?
CVE-2017-4899 can only be exploited when the host has no graphics card or graphics drivers.
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