Vulnerability Description
VMware Workstation (12.x prior to 12.5.3) and Horizon View Client (4.x prior to 4.4.0) contain a heap buffer-overflow vulnerability in TrueType Font (TTF) 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Horizon View | 4.0 |
| Vmware | Workstation | 12.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97911Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038280
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038281
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0008.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97911Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038280
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038281
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0008.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-4909?
CVE-2017-4909 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). VMware Workstation (12.x prior to 12.5.3) and Horizon View Client (4.x prior to 4.4.0) contain a heap buffer-overflow vulnerability in TrueType Font (TTF) parser in the TPView.dll. On Workstation, thi...
How severe is CVE-2017-4909?
CVE-2017-4909 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-4909?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Horizon View, Vmware Workstation.