Vulnerability Description
VMware Workstation (14.x before 14.1.0 and 12.x) and Horizon View Client (4.x before 4.7.0) contain an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in TPView.dll. On Workstation, this issue in conjunction with other bugs may allow a guest to leak information from host or may allow for a Denial of Service on the Windows OS that runs Workstation. In the case of a Horizon View Client, this issue in conjunction with other bugs may allow a View desktop to leak information from host or may allow for 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 | Workstation | 12.0.0 |
| Vmware | Horizon View | >= 4.0, < 4.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102441Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040108Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040109Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040136Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.vmware.com/us/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0003.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102441Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040108Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040109Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040136Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.vmware.com/us/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0003.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-4948?
CVE-2017-4948 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). VMware Workstation (14.x before 14.1.0 and 12.x) and Horizon View Client (4.x before 4.7.0) contain an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in TPView.dll. On Workstation, this issue in conjunction with ot...
How severe is CVE-2017-4948?
CVE-2017-4948 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-4948?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Workstation, Vmware Horizon View.