Vulnerability Description
VMware ESXi (ESXi 6.5 without patch ESXi650-201707101-SG), Workstation (12.x before 12.5.7) and Fusion (8.x before 8.5.8) contain an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in SVGA device. This issue may allow a guest to execute code on the host.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Fusion | >= 8.0.0, < 8.5.8 |
| Vmware | Workstation Pro | >= 12.0.0, < 12.5.7 |
| Vmware | Esxi | 6.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100843Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039365Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039366Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://0patch.blogspot.com/2017/10/micropatching-hypervisor-with-running.htmlExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0015.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100843Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039365Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039366Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://0patch.blogspot.com/2017/10/micropatching-hypervisor-with-running.htmlExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0015.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-4924?
CVE-2017-4924 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). VMware ESXi (ESXi 6.5 without patch ESXi650-201707101-SG), Workstation (12.x before 12.5.7) and Fusion (8.x before 8.5.8) contain an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in SVGA device. This issue may al...
How severe is CVE-2017-4924?
CVE-2017-4924 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-2017-4924?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Fusion, Vmware Workstation Pro, Vmware Esxi.