CVE-2017-4900
UnknownEPSS 0.34%
Last modified
CVE-2017-4900 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. VMware Workstation Pro/Player 12.x before 12.5.3 contains a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability that exists in the SVGA driver. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow attackers with normal user privileges to crash their VMs.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
VMware Workstation Pro/Player 12.x before 12.5.3 contains a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability that exists in the SVGA driver. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow attackers with normal user privileges to crash their VMs.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
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/96770Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0003.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96770Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0003.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-4900?
VMware Workstation Pro/Player 12.x before 12.5.3 contains a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability that exists in the SVGA driver. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow attackers with normal user privileges to crash their VMs.
How severe is CVE-2017-4900?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-4900 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-4900?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2017-4900?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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