CVE-2017-4911
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 out-of-bounds write 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-2017-4911?
CVE-2017-4911 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for code execution and Denial of Service attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2017-4911?
To mitigate CVE-2017-4911, you should upgrade VMware Workstation to version 12.5.3 or later and VMware Horizon View Client to version 4.4.0 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2017-4911?
CVE-2017-4911 affects VMware Workstation versions 12.x prior to 12.5.3 and VMware Horizon View Client versions 4.x prior to 4.4.0.
What vulnerabilities are included in CVE-2017-4911?
CVE-2017-4911 includes multiple out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities in the JPEG2000 parser found in the TPView.dll.
Can CVE-2017-4911 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-4911 can be exploited by a guest machine to execute code on the host machine or to trigger a Denial of Service.
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