CVE-2017-4902: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 7, 2017
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Updated

VMware ESXi 6.5 without patch ESXi650-201703410-SG and 5.5 without patch ESXi550-201703401-SG; Workstation Pro / Player 12.x prior to 12.5.5; and Fusion Pro / Fusion 8.x prior to 8.5.6 have a Heap Buffer Overflow in SVGA. This issue may allow a guest to execute code on the host.

Affected Software

14 affected components
VMware Workstation Player>=12.0.0<12.5.5
VMware Workstation Pro>=12.0.0<12.5.5
VMware ESXi=5.5
VMware ESXi=5.5-1
VMware ESXi=5.5-2
VMware ESXi=5.5-3a
VMware ESXi=5.5-3b
VMware ESXi=6.5
VMware ESXi=6.5-650-201701001
VMware ESXi=6.5-650-201703001
VMware ESXi=6.5-650-201703002
VMware Fusion>=8.0.0<8.5.6
VMware Fusion Pro>=8.0.0<8.5.6
Apple iOS and macOS

Event History

Jun 7, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-4902?

CVE-2017-4902 is classified as critical due to the potential for guest code execution on the host.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-4902?

To fix CVE-2017-4902, you should apply the appropriate patches: ESXi650-201703410-SG for ESXi 6.5 and ESXi550-201703401-SG for ESXi 5.5.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2017-4902?

CVE-2017-4902 affects VMware ESXi versions 5.5 and 6.5, as well as VMware Workstation Pro/Player 12.x and Fusion Pro/Fusion 8.x prior to specified versions.

4

Can CVE-2017-4902 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-4902 can potentially be exploited remotely by a malicious guest to execute arbitrary code on the host system.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-4902?

CVE-2017-4902 is a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in the SVGA component of VMware products.

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