CVE-2017-4899 — MEDIUM (4.7)

Vulnerability Description

VMware Workstation Pro/Player 12.x before 12.5.3 contains a security vulnerability that exists in the SVGA driver. An attacker may exploit this issue to crash the VM or trigger an out-of-bound read. Note: This issue can be triggered only when the host has no graphics card or no graphics drivers are installed.

CVSS Score

4.7

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Workstation Player	12.0.0
Vmware	Workstation Pro	12.0.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-125

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96771Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037979
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0003.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96771Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037979
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0003.htmlPatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-4899?

CVE-2017-4899 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). VMware Workstation Pro/Player 12.x before 12.5.3 contains a security vulnerability that exists in the SVGA driver. An attacker may exploit this issue to crash the VM or trigger an out-of-bound read. N...

How severe is CVE-2017-4899?

CVE-2017-4899 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-4899?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Workstation Player, Vmware Workstation Pro.