high
8.8
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-4903: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Jun 07 2017(Updated: )

VMware ESXi 6.5 without patch ESXi650-201703410-SG, 6.0 U3 without patch ESXi600-201703401-SG, 6.0 U2 without patch ESXi600-201703403-SG, 6.0 U1 without patch ESXi600-201703402-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 an uninitialized stack memory usage in SVGA. This issue may allow a guest to execute code on the host.

Credit: security@vmware.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
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=6.0
VMware ESXi=6.0-1
VMware ESXi=6.0-1a
VMware ESXi=6.0-1b
VMware ESXi=6.0-2
VMware ESXi=6.0-3
VMware ESXi=6.0-3a
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201504401
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201505401
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201507101
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201507102
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201507401
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201507402
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201507403
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201507404
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201507405
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201507406
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201507407
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201509101
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201509102
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201509201
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201509202
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201509203
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201509204
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201509205
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201509206
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201509207
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201509208
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201509209
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201509210
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201510401
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201511401
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201601101
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201601102
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201601401
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201601402
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201601403
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201601404
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201601405
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201602401
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201603101
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201603102
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201603201
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201603202
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201603203
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201603204
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201603205
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201603206
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201603207
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201603208
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201605401
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201608101
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201608401
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201608402
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201608403
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201608404
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201608405
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201610410
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201611401
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201611402
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201611403
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201702101
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201702102
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201702201
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201702202
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201702203
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201702204
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201702205
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201702206
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201702207
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201702208
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201702209
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201702210
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201702211
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201702212
VMware ESXi=6.5
VMware ESXi=6.5-650-201701001
VMware ESXi=6.5-650-201703001
VMware ESXi=6.5-650-201703002
VMware Fusion Pro>=8.0.0<8.5.6
VMware Fusion Pro>=8.0.0<8.5.6
Apple iOS and macOS

Remedy

http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0006.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-4903?

    CVE-2017-4903 has a severity rating that can be classified as high due to the potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-4903?

    To fix CVE-2017-4903, ensure that you apply the relevant patches for VMware ESXi, Workstation Pro, Player, or Fusion as specified by VMware.

  • What vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2017-4903?

    CVE-2017-4903 is associated with vulnerabilities related to unpatched versions of VMware ESXi and other VMware products.

  • Which VMware products are affected by CVE-2017-4903?

    CVE-2017-4903 affects VMware ESXi 5.5, 6.0, and 6.5 as well as VMware Workstation Pro/Player and Fusion before specific versions.

  • What are the potential consequences of exploiting CVE-2017-4903?

    Exploiting CVE-2017-4903 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected host, leading to potential data breaches or system compromise.

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