Vulnerability Description
The XHCI controller in VMware ESXi 6.5 without patch ESXi650-201703410-SG, 6.0 U3 without patch ESXi600-201703401-SG, 6.0 U2 without patch ESXi600-201703403-SG, 6.0 U1 without patch ESXi600-201703402-SG, and 5.5 without patch ESXi550-201703401-SG; Workstation Pro / Player 12.x prior to 12.5.5; and Fusion Pro / Fusion 8.x prior to 8.5.6 has uninitialized memory usage. This issue may allow a guest to execute code on the host. The issue is reduced to a Denial of Service of the guest on ESXi 5.5.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Fusion | >= 8.0.0, < 8.5.6 |
| Vmware | Fusion Pro | >= 8.0.0, < 8.5.6 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | - |
| Vmware | Workstation Player | >= 12.0.0, < 12.5.5 |
| Vmware | Workstation Pro | >= 12.0.0, < 12.5.5 |
| Vmware | Esxi | 5.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97165Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038148Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038149Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0006.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97165Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038148Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038149Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0006.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-4904?
CVE-2017-4904 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The XHCI controller in VMware ESXi 6.5 without patch ESXi650-201703410-SG, 6.0 U3 without patch ESXi600-201703401-SG, 6.0 U2 without patch ESXi600-201703403-SG, 6.0 U1 without patch ESXi600-201703402-...
How severe is CVE-2017-4904?
CVE-2017-4904 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-4904?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Fusion, Vmware Fusion Pro, Apple Mac Os X, Vmware Workstation Player, Vmware Workstation Pro.