CVE-2017-4898

Name: CVE-2017-4898
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-06-07T18:29:00.21+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-4898 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. VMware Workstation Pro/Player 12.x before 12.5.3 contains a DLL loading vulnerability that occurs due to the "vmware-vmx" process loading DLLs from a path defined in the local environment-variable. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow normal users to escalate privileges to System in the host machine where VMware Workstation is installed.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

VMware Workstation Pro/Player 12.x before 12.5.3 contains a DLL loading vulnerability that occurs due to the "vmware-vmx" process loading DLLs from a path defined in the local environment-variable. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow normal users to escalate privileges to System in the host machine where VMware Workstation is installed.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.39%

31.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Workstation Player	12.0.0
Vmware	Workstation Player	12.0.1
Vmware	Workstation Player	12.1.0
Vmware	Workstation Player	12.5.0
Vmware	Workstation Player	12.5.1
Vmware	Workstation Player	12.5.2
Vmware	Workstation Pro	12.0.0
Vmware	Workstation Pro	12.0.1
Vmware	Workstation Pro	12.1.0
Vmware	Workstation Pro	12.5.0
Vmware	Workstation Pro	12.5.1
Vmware	Workstation Pro	12.5.2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96772Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037979
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0003.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96772Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037979
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0003.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 7, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-4898?

How severe is CVE-2017-4898?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-4898 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-4898?

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