Vulnerability Description
VMware Workstation Pro/Player contains a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability that exists in the vstor2 driver. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow host users with normal user privileges to trigger a denial-of-service in a Windows host machine.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Workstation Player | 12.0.0 |
| Vmware | Workstation Pro | 12.0.0 |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98560Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038526
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42140/
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0009.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98560Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038526
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42140/
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0009.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-4916?
CVE-2017-4916 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). VMware Workstation Pro/Player contains a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability that exists in the vstor2 driver. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow host users with normal user privileges...
How severe is CVE-2017-4916?
CVE-2017-4916 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-4916?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Workstation Player, Vmware Workstation Pro, Microsoft Windows.