Vulnerability Description
VMware ESXi 6.5 without patch ESXi650-201707101-SG, ESXi 6.0 without patch ESXi600-201706101-SG, ESXi 5.5 without patch ESXi550-201709101-SG, Workstation (12.x before 12.5.3), Fusion (8.x before 8.5.4) contain a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability. This issue occurs when handling guest RPC requests. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow attackers with normal user privileges to crash their VMs.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Esxi | 5.5 |
| Vmware | Workstation | >= 12.0.0, < 12.5.3 |
| Vmware | Workstation Pro | >= 12.0.0, < 12.5.3 |
| Vmware | Fusion | >= 8.0.0, < 8.5.4 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100842Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039367Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039368Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0015.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100842Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039367Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039368Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0015.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-4925?
CVE-2017-4925 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). VMware ESXi 6.5 without patch ESXi650-201707101-SG, ESXi 6.0 without patch ESXi600-201706101-SG, ESXi 5.5 without patch ESXi550-201709101-SG, Workstation (12.x before 12.5.3), Fusion (8.x before 8.5.4...
How severe is CVE-2017-4925?
CVE-2017-4925 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-4925?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Esxi, Vmware Workstation, Vmware Workstation Pro, Vmware Fusion, Apple Mac Os X.