CVE-2017-4935
First published: Fri Nov 17 2017(Updated: )
VMware Workstation (12.x before 12.5.8) and Horizon View Client for Windows (4.x before 4.6.1) contain an out-of-bounds write vulnerability 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 Client.
Credit: security@vmware.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| VMware Workstation and ESXi | =12.0.0 | |
| 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 | |
| VMware Workstation and ESXi | =12.5.3 | |
| VMware Workstation and ESXi | =12.5.4 | |
| VMware Workstation and ESXi | =12.5.5 | |
| VMware Workstation and ESXi | =12.5.6 | |
| VMware Workstation and ESXi | =12.5.7 | |
| VMware Horizon Client | =4.0.0 | |
| VMware Horizon Client | =4.0.1 | |
| VMware Horizon Client | =4.1 | |
| VMware Horizon Client | =4.2 | |
| VMware Horizon Client | =4.3 | |
| VMware Horizon Client | =4.4 | |
| VMware Horizon Client | =4.5 | |
| VMware Horizon Client | =4.6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-4935?
CVE-2017-4935 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-4935?
To fix CVE-2017-4935, upgrade VMware Workstation to version 12.5.8 or later and Horizon View Client to version 4.6.1 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2017-4935?
CVE-2017-4935 affects VMware Workstation versions 12.x prior to 12.5.8 and Horizon View Client for Windows versions 4.x prior to 4.6.1.
What type of attack can CVE-2017-4935 facilitate?
CVE-2017-4935 can facilitate a Denial of Service attack or allow a guest to execute arbitrary code on the host OS.
Is CVE-2017-4935 specific to any operating system?
CVE-2017-4935 primarily affects VMware products running on the Windows operating system.
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