CVE-2017-4936
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 read 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.
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-2017-4936?
CVE-2017-4936 has been rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for code execution and Denial of Service.
How do I fix CVE-2017-4936?
To mitigate CVE-2017-4936, users should upgrade to VMware Workstation version 12.5.8 or later and VMware Horizon View Client version 4.6.1 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2017-4936?
CVE-2017-4936 affects VMware Workstation versions 12.x before 12.5.8 and Horizon View Client for Windows versions 4.x before 4.6.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-4936?
CVE-2017-4936 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability specifically found in the JPEG2000 parser within the TPView.dll.
Can CVE-2017-4936 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-4936 can potentially be exploited by a guest to execute code or cause Denial of Service on the host Windows OS.
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