CVE-2017-4910: High severity VMware Horizon View vulnerability

Published Jun 8, 2017
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Updated

VMware Workstation (12.x prior to 12.5.3) and Horizon View Client (4.x prior to 4.4.0) contain multiple out-of-bounds read 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.

Affected Software

11 affected components
VMware Horizon View=4.0
VMware Horizon View=4.1
VMware Horizon View=4.2
VMware Horizon View=4.3
VMware Workstation=12.0
VMware Workstation=12.0.1
VMware Workstation=12.1
VMware Workstation=12.1.1
VMware Workstation=12.5
VMware Workstation=12.5.1
VMware Workstation=12.5.2

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-2017-4910?

CVE-2017-4910 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to potential code execution and denial of service risks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-4910?

To fix CVE-2017-4910, update VMware Workstation to version 12.5.3 or later and Horizon View Client to version 4.4.0 or later.

3

What versions of VMware are affected by CVE-2017-4910?

CVE-2017-4910 affects VMware Workstation versions prior to 12.5.3 and Horizon View Client versions prior to 4.4.0.

4

Can CVE-2017-4910 lead to a denial of service?

Yes, CVE-2017-4910 can allow a guest to perform a denial of service on the Windows operating system.

5

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2017-4910?

Exploiting CVE-2017-4910 may enable a guest to execute arbitrary code or disrupt services on the host Windows OS.

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