CVE-2017-4937
First published: Thu Nov 16 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. 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-2017-4937?
CVE-2017-4937 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2017-4937?
To fix CVE-2017-4937, update VMware Workstation to version 12.5.8 or later and Horizon View Client to version 4.6.1 or later.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-4937?
CVE-2017-4937 affects VMware Workstation versions 12.x prior to 12.5.8 and Horizon View Client versions 4.x prior to 4.6.1.
What systems are vulnerable to CVE-2017-4937?
CVE-2017-4937 affects Windows systems running VMware Workstation and Horizon View Client with the specified vulnerable versions.
Can CVE-2017-4937 lead to data breaches?
Yes, CVE-2017-4937 can potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, which could lead to unauthorized access and data breaches.
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