Vulnerability Description
VMware Workstation Pro/Player contains an insecure library loading vulnerability via ALSA sound driver configuration files. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow unprivileged host users to escalate their privileges to root in a Linux host machine.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Workstation Player | 12.0.0 |
| Vmware | Workstation Pro | 12.0.0 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98566Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038525
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42045/
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0009.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98566Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038525
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42045/
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0009.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-4915?
CVE-2017-4915 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). VMware Workstation Pro/Player contains an insecure library loading vulnerability via ALSA sound driver configuration files. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow unprivileged host users to e...
How severe is CVE-2017-4915?
CVE-2017-4915 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-2017-4915?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Workstation Player, Vmware Workstation Pro, Linux Linux Kernel.