CVE-2017-4908: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Jun 08 2017(Updated: )
VMware Workstation (12.x prior to 12.5.3) and Horizon View Client (4.x prior to 4.4.0) contain multiple heap buffer-overflow vulnerabilities in JPEG2000 parser in the TPView.dll. On Workstation, this may allow a guest to execute code or perform a Denial of Service on the Windows OS that runs Workstation. In the case of a Horizon View Client, this may allow a View desktop to execute code or perform a Denial of Service on the Windows OS that runs the Horizon View Client. Exploitation is only possible if virtual printing has been enabled. This feature is not enabled by default on Workstation but it is enabled by default on Horizon View.
Credit: security@vmware.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| VMware Horizon | =4.0 | |
| VMware Horizon | =4.1 | |
| VMware Horizon | =4.2 | |
| VMware Horizon | =4.3 | |
| VMware Workstation and ESXi | =12.0 | |
| VMware Workstation and ESXi | =12.0.1 | |
| VMware Workstation and ESXi | =12.1 | |
| VMware Workstation and ESXi | =12.1.1 | |
| VMware Workstation and ESXi | =12.5 | |
| VMware Workstation and ESXi | =12.5.1 | |
| VMware Workstation and ESXi | =12.5.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-4908?
CVE-2017-4908 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-4908?
To fix CVE-2017-4908, upgrade VMware Workstation to version 12.5.3 or newer and Horizon View Client to version 4.4.0 or newer.
What versions of VMware are affected by CVE-2017-4908?
CVE-2017-4908 affects VMware Workstation versions 12.x prior to 12.5.3 and Horizon View Client versions 4.x prior to 4.4.0.
Can CVE-2017-4908 lead to a Denial of Service?
Yes, CVE-2017-4908 may lead to a Denial of Service on the Windows OS running VMware Workstation.
Is CVE-2017-4908 a code execution vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2017-4908 is classified as a heap buffer-overflow vulnerability that can allow guest code execution.
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