CVE-2017-4945

Name: CVE-2017-4945
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-05T14:29:10.467+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-4945 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. VMware Workstation (14.x and 12.x) and Fusion (10.x and 8.x) contain a guest access control vulnerability. This issue may allow program execution via Unity on locked Windows VMs. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

VMware Workstation (14.x and 12.x) and Fusion (10.x and 8.x) contain a guest access control vulnerability. This issue may allow program execution via Unity on locked Windows VMs. VMware Tools must be updated to 10.2.0 for each VM to resolve CVE-2017-4945. VMware Tools 10.2.0 is consumed by Workstation 14.1.0 and Fusion 10.1.0 by default.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.43%

34.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

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	12.5.0
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
Vmware	Workstation	12.5.8
Vmware	Workstation	12.5.9
Vmware	Workstation	14.0
Vmware	Fusion	8.0
Vmware	Fusion	8.0.1
Vmware	Fusion	8.0.2
Vmware	Fusion	8.1
Vmware	Fusion	8.1.1
Vmware	Fusion	8.5
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
Vmware	Fusion	8.5.9
Vmware	Fusion	8.5.10
Vmware	Fusion	10.0
Vmware	Fusion	10.0.1
Vmware	Fusion	10.1.0
Vmware	Fusion	10.1.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102441Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040109Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040136Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.vmware.com/us/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0003.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102441Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040109Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040136Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.vmware.com/us/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0003.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 5, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-4945?

How severe is CVE-2017-4945?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-4945 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-4945?

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-2017-4945?

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Source: NVD / NIST