CVE-2017-4905
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, 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 uninitialized memory usage. This issue may lead to an information leak.
Credit: security@vmware.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| VMware Fusion Pro | >=8.0.0<8.5.6 | |
| VMware Fusion Pro | >=8.0.0<8.5.6 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| VMware Workstation and ESXi | >=12.0.0<12.5.5 | |
| VMware Workstation | >=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 | =6.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-4905?
CVE-2017-4905 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability affecting various VMware products.
How do I fix CVE-2017-4905?
To fix CVE-2017-4905, apply the appropriate patches for your affected VMware ESXi, Workstation or Fusion versions as specified by VMware.
Which versions of VMware products are affected by CVE-2017-4905?
CVE-2017-4905 affects VMware ESXi version 5.5, 6.0, and 6.5, as well as VMware Workstation Pro/Player 12.x and Fusion Pro/Fusion 8.x.
What are the risks of not addressing CVE-2017-4905?
Failure to address CVE-2017-4905 could lead to unauthorized access or control over the affected VMware systems.
Is there a specific patch for CVE-2017-4905 for each affected VMware version?
Yes, each affected VMware version has a designated patch, such as ESXi650-201703410-SG for ESXi 6.5.
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