CVE-2017-4901: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Jun 08 2017(Updated: )
The drag-and-drop (DnD) function in VMware Workstation 12.x before version 12.5.4 and Fusion 8.x before version 8.5.5 has an out-of-bounds memory access vulnerability. This may allow a guest to execute code on the operating system that runs Workstation or Fusion.
Credit: security@vmware.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| VMware Fusion Pro | =8.0.0 | |
| VMware Fusion Pro | =8.0.1 | |
| VMware Fusion Pro | =8.0.2 | |
| VMware Fusion Pro | =8.1.0 | |
| VMware Fusion Pro | =8.1.1 | |
| VMware Fusion Pro | =8.5.0 | |
| VMware Fusion Pro | =8.5.1 | |
| VMware Fusion Pro | =8.5.2 | |
| VMware Fusion Pro | =8.5.3 | |
| VMware Fusion Pro | =8.5.4 | |
| VMware Workstation | =12.0 | |
| VMware Workstation | =12.0.1 | |
| VMware Workstation | =12.1 | |
| VMware Workstation | =12.1.1 | |
| VMware Workstation | =12.5 | |
| VMware Workstation | =12.5.1 | |
| VMware Workstation | =12.5.2 | |
| VMware Workstation | =12.5.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-4901?
CVE-2017-4901 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-4901?
To fix CVE-2017-4901, upgrade VMware Workstation to version 12.5.4 or later, and VMware Fusion to version 8.5.5 or later.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2017-4901?
CVE-2017-4901 affects VMware Workstation versions prior to 12.5.4 and VMware Fusion versions prior to 8.5.5.
What types of systems does CVE-2017-4901 affect?
CVE-2017-4901 affects systems running VMware Workstation and VMware Fusion with specific vulnerable versions.
Can CVE-2017-4901 allow unauthorized access?
Yes, CVE-2017-4901 can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the host operating system, potentially leading to unauthorized access.
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