CVE-2017-4938
UnknownEPSS 0.37%
Last modified
CVE-2017-4938 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. VMware Workstation (12.x before 12.5.8) and Fusion (8.x before 8.5.9) contain a guest RPC NULL pointer dereference vulnerability. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow attackers with normal user privileges to crash their VMs.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
VMware Workstation (12.x before 12.5.8) and Fusion (8.x before 8.5.9) contain a guest RPC NULL pointer dereference vulnerability. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow attackers with normal user privileges to crash their VMs.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Workstation | 12.0.0 |
| 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 |
| Vmware | Workstation | 12.5.4 |
| Vmware | Workstation | 12.5.5 |
| Vmware | Workstation | 12.5.6 |
| Vmware | Workstation | 12.5.7 |
| 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 | Fusion | 8.5.5 |
| Vmware | Fusion | 8.5.6 |
| Vmware | Fusion | 8.5.7 |
| Vmware | Fusion | 8.5.8 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101887Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039835Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0018.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101887Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039835Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0018.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-4938?
VMware Workstation (12.x before 12.5.8) and Fusion (8.x before 8.5.9) contain a guest RPC NULL pointer dereference vulnerability. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow attackers with normal user privileges to crash their VMs.
How severe is CVE-2017-4938?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-4938 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-4938?
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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