CVE-2017-4901

Name: CVE-2017-4901
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-06-08T13:29:00.187+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 19.94%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-4901 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The drag-and-drop (DnD) function in VMware Workstation 12.x before version 12.5.4 and Fusion 8.x before version 8.5.5 has an out-of-bounds memory access vulnerability. This may allow a guest to execute code on the operating system that runs Workstation or Fusion.. EPSS estimates a 19.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The drag-and-drop (DnD) function in VMware Workstation 12.x before version 12.5.4 and Fusion 8.x before version 8.5.5 has an out-of-bounds memory access vulnerability. This may allow a guest to execute code on the operating system that runs Workstation or Fusion.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

19.94%

97.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Fusion	8.0.0
Vmware	Fusion	8.0.1
Vmware	Fusion	8.0.2
Vmware	Fusion	8.1.0
Vmware	Fusion	8.1.1
Vmware	Fusion	8.5.0
Vmware	Fusion	8.5.1
Vmware	Fusion	8.5.2
Vmware	Fusion	8.5.3
Vmware	Fusion	8.5.4
Vmware	Workstation	12.0
Vmware	Workstation	12.0.1
Vmware	Workstation	12.1
Vmware	Workstation	12.1.1
Vmware	Workstation	12.5
Vmware	Workstation	12.5.1
Vmware	Workstation	12.5.2
Vmware	Workstation	12.5.3

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96881Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038025
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0005.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96881Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038025
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0005.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 8, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-4901?

How severe is CVE-2017-4901?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-4901 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 19.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-4901?

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