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CVE-2017-4915

UnknownEPSS 5.41%

Last modified

CVE-2017-4915 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. VMware Workstation Pro/Player contains an insecure library loading vulnerability via ALSA sound driver configuration files. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow unprivileged host users to escalate their privileges to root in a Linux host machine.. EPSS estimates a 5.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

VMware Workstation Pro/Player contains an insecure library loading vulnerability via ALSA sound driver configuration files. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow unprivileged host users to escalate their privileges to root in a Linux host machine.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
5.41%

91.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
VmwareWorkstation Player12.0.0
VmwareWorkstation Pro12.0.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-4915?
VMware Workstation Pro/Player contains an insecure library loading vulnerability via ALSA sound driver configuration files. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow unprivileged host users to escalate their privileges to root in a Linux host machine.
How severe is CVE-2017-4915?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-4915 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-4915?
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