CVE-2017-4939

Name: CVE-2017-4939
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-11-17T21:29:00.417+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-4939 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. VMware Workstation (12.x before 12.5.8) installer contains a DLL hijacking issue that exists due to some DLL files loaded by the application improperly. This issue may allow an attacker to load a DLL file of the attacker's choosing that could execute arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 1.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

VMware Workstation (12.x before 12.5.8) installer contains a DLL hijacking issue that exists due to some DLL files loaded by the application improperly. This issue may allow an attacker to load a DLL file of the attacker's choosing that could execute arbitrary code.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.34%

67.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-426

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Workstation	12.0.0
Vmware	Workstation	12.0.1
Vmware	Workstation	12.1.1
Vmware	Workstation	12.5.0
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

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101890Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0018.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101890Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0018.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-4939?

How severe is CVE-2017-4939?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-4939 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-4939?

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-2017-4939?

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Source: NVD / NIST