CVE-2017-4924

Name: CVE-2017-4924
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-15T13:29:00.197+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.61%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-4924 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. VMware ESXi (ESXi 6.5 without patch ESXi650-201707101-SG), Workstation (12.x before 12.5.7) and Fusion (8.x before 8.5.8) contain an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in SVGA device. This issue may allow a guest to execute code on the host.. EPSS estimates a 0.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

VMware ESXi (ESXi 6.5 without patch ESXi650-201707101-SG), Workstation (12.x before 12.5.7) and Fusion (8.x before 8.5.8) contain an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in SVGA device. This issue may allow a guest to execute code on the host.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.61%

44.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Fusion	>= 8.0.0, < 8.5.8
Vmware	Workstation Pro	>= 12.0.0, < 12.5.7
Vmware	Esxi	6.5

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100843Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039365Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039366Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://0patch.blogspot.com/2017/10/micropatching-hypervisor-with-running.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0015.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100843Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039365Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039366Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://0patch.blogspot.com/2017/10/micropatching-hypervisor-with-running.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0015.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 15, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-4924?

How severe is CVE-2017-4924?

CVE-2017-4924 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-4924?

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