CVE-2017-4918

Name: CVE-2017-4918
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-06-08T19:29:00.4+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.86%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-4918 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. VMware Horizon View Client (2.x, 3.x and 4.x prior to 4.5.0) contains a command injection vulnerability in the service startup script. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow unprivileged users to escalate their privileges to root on the Mac OSX system where the client is installed.. EPSS estimates a 4.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

VMware Horizon View Client (2.x, 3.x and 4.x prior to 4.5.0) contains a command injection vulnerability in the service startup script. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow unprivileged users to escalate their privileges to root on the Mac OSX system where the client is installed.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.86%

90.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-77

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Horizon View	2.0
Vmware	Horizon View	2.1
Vmware	Horizon View	2.2
Vmware	Horizon View	2.3
Vmware	Horizon View	3.0
Vmware	Horizon View	3.1
Vmware	Horizon View	3.2
Vmware	Horizon View	3.3
Vmware	Horizon View	4.0.0
Vmware	Horizon View	4.0.1
Vmware	Horizon View	4.1.0
Vmware	Horizon View	4.2.0
Vmware	Horizon View	4.3.0
Vmware	Horizon View	4.4.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98984Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038642
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0011.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98984Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038642
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0011.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-4918?

How severe is CVE-2017-4918?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-4918 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-4918?

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-2017-4918?

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Source: NVD / NIST