CVE-2017-4897

Name: CVE-2017-4897
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-05-31T14:29:00.22+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-4897 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. VMware Horizon DaaS before 7.0.0 contains a vulnerability that exists due to insufficient validation of data. An attacker may exploit this issue by tricking DaaS client users into connecting to a malicious server and sharing all their drives and devices. EPSS estimates a 1.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

VMware Horizon DaaS before 7.0.0 contains a vulnerability that exists due to insufficient validation of data. An attacker may exploit this issue by tricking DaaS client users into connecting to a malicious server and sharing all their drives and devices. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability requires a victim to download a specially crafted RDP file through DaaS client by clicking on a malicious link.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.15%

62.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Horizon Daas	<= 6.1.6

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96559Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037951
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0002.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96559Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037951
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0002.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 31, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-4897?

How severe is CVE-2017-4897?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-4897 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-4897?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST