CVE-2017-4912: High severity vmware horizon view vulnerability
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 TrueType Font (TTF) 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-4912?
CVE-2017-4912 has a moderate severity level due to possible code execution and Denial of Service vulnerabilities.
How do I fix CVE-2017-4912?
To fix CVE-2017-4912, upgrade VMware Workstation to version 12.5.3 or later and Horizon View Client to version 4.4.0 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2017-4912?
CVE-2017-4912 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 type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-4912?
CVE-2017-4912 is categorized as an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the TrueType Font parser.
Can CVE-2017-4912 allow unauthorized access?
Yes, CVE-2017-4912 may allow a guest to execute arbitrary code or potentially cause a Denial of Service on the host operating system.