CVE-2017-4938: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Fri Nov 17 2017(Updated: )
VMware Workstation (12.x before 12.5.8) and Fusion (8.x before 8.5.9) contain a guest RPC NULL pointer dereference vulnerability. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow attackers with normal user privileges to crash their VMs.
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 Fusion Pro | =8.0.0 | |
| VMware Fusion Pro | =8.0.1 | |
| VMware Fusion Pro | =8.0.2 | |
| VMware Fusion Pro | =8.1.0 | |
| VMware Fusion Pro | =8.1.1 | |
| VMware Fusion Pro | =8.5.0 | |
| VMware Fusion Pro | =8.5.1 | |
| VMware Fusion Pro | =8.5.2 | |
| VMware Fusion Pro | =8.5.3 | |
| VMware Fusion Pro | =8.5.4 | |
| VMware Fusion Pro | =8.5.5 | |
| VMware Fusion Pro | =8.5.6 | |
| VMware Fusion Pro | =8.5.7 | |
| VMware Fusion Pro | =8.5.8 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-4938?
CVE-2017-4938 has a moderate severity level as it allows for potential denial of service through guest RPC NULL pointer dereference.
How do I fix CVE-2017-4938?
To fix CVE-2017-4938, users should update VMware Workstation to version 12.5.8 or later and VMware Fusion to version 8.5.9 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-4938?
CVE-2017-4938 affects users of VMware Workstation versions 12.x before 12.5.8 and VMware Fusion versions 8.x before 8.5.9.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-4938?
CVE-2017-4938 is classified as a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability within the guest RPC service.
What can happen if CVE-2017-4938 is exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2017-4938 may allow an attacker to crash their virtual machines.
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