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CVE-2017-4935

UnknownEPSS 0.39%

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CVE-2017-4935 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. VMware Workstation (12.x before 12.5.8) and Horizon View Client for Windows (4.x before 4.6.1) contain an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in JPEG2000 parser in the TPView.dll. On Workstation, this may allow a guest to execute code or perform a Denial of Service on the Windows OS that runs Workstation. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

VMware Workstation (12.x before 12.5.8) and Horizon View Client for Windows (4.x before 4.6.1) contain an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in JPEG2000 parser in the TPView.dll. On Workstation, this may allow a guest to execute code or perform a Denial of Service on the Windows OS that runs Workstation. In the case of a Horizon View Client, this may allow a View desktop to execute code or perform a Denial of Service on the Windows OS that runs the Horizon View Client. Exploitation is only possible if virtual printing has been enabled. This feature is not enabled by default on Workstation but it is enabled by default on Horizon View Client.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.39%

31.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
VmwareWorkstation12.0.0
VmwareWorkstation12.0.1
VmwareWorkstation12.1
VmwareWorkstation12.1.1
VmwareWorkstation12.5
VmwareWorkstation12.5.1
VmwareWorkstation12.5.2
VmwareWorkstation12.5.3
VmwareWorkstation12.5.4
VmwareWorkstation12.5.5
VmwareWorkstation12.5.6
VmwareWorkstation12.5.7
VmwareHorizon View4.0.0
VmwareHorizon View4.0.1
VmwareHorizon View4.1
VmwareHorizon View4.2
VmwareHorizon View4.3
VmwareHorizon View4.4
VmwareHorizon View4.5
VmwareHorizon View4.6

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-4935?
VMware Workstation (12.x before 12.5.8) and Horizon View Client for Windows (4.x before 4.6.1) contain an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in JPEG2000 parser in the TPView.dll. On Workstation, this may allow a guest to execute code or perform a Denial of Service on the Windows OS that runs Workstation. In the case of a Horizon View Client, this may allow a View desktop to execute code or perform a Denial of Service on the Windows OS that runs the Horizon View Client. Exploitation is only possible if virtual printing has been enabled. This feature is not enabled by default on Workstation but it is enabled by default on Horizon View Client.
How severe is CVE-2017-4935?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-4935 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-4935?
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