CVE-2017-4913: Integer 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 an integer-overflow vulnerability in the True Type Font 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-2017-4913?
CVE-2017-4913 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2017-4913?
To fix CVE-2017-4913, update VMware Workstation to version 12.5.3 or later and VMware Horizon View Client to version 4.4.0 or later.
What are the affected versions for CVE-2017-4913?
CVE-2017-4913 affects VMware Workstation versions 12.0 through 12.5.2 and VMware Horizon View Client versions 4.0 through 4.3.
What can an attacker achieve with CVE-2017-4913?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2017-4913 to execute arbitrary code on the host system or perform a denial of service.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-4913 pending a fix?
No specific workaround is recommended for CVE-2017-4913; it is advised to apply the available updates.
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