CVE-2017-4907: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 8, 2017
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Updated

VMware Unified Access Gateway (2.5.x, 2.7.x, 2.8.x prior to 2.8.1) and Horizon View (7.x prior to 7.1.0, 6.x prior to 6.2.4) contain a heap buffer-overflow vulnerability which may allow a remote attacker to execute code on the security gateway.

Affected Software

15 affected components
VMware Horizon View=6.0
VMware Horizon View=6.0.2
VMware Horizon View=6.1
VMware Horizon View=6.1.1
VMware Horizon View=6.2
VMware Horizon View=6.2.1
VMware Horizon View=6.2.2
VMware Horizon View=6.2.3
VMware Horizon View=6.2.4
VMware Horizon View=7.0
VMware Unified Access Gateway=2.5
VMware Unified Access Gateway=2.5.1
VMware Unified Access Gateway=2.7
VMware Unified Access Gateway=2.7.2
VMware Unified Access Gateway=2.8

Event History

Jun 8, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-4907?

CVE-2017-4907 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-4907?

To fix CVE-2017-4907, update VMware Unified Access Gateway to version 2.8.1 or later and VMware Horizon View to version 7.1.0 or later.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2017-4907?

CVE-2017-4907 affects VMware Unified Access Gateway versions 2.5.x, 2.7.x, 2.8.x prior to 2.8.1, and Horizon View versions 6.x prior to 6.2.4 and 7.x prior to 7.1.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-4907?

CVE-2017-4907 is classified as a heap buffer-overflow vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2017-4907 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-4907 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems.

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