CVE-2017-4947

Name: CVE-2017-4947
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-29T16:29:00.73+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 8.75%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-4947 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. VMware vRealize Automation (7.3 and 7.2) and vSphere Integrated Containers (1.x before 1.3) contain a deserialization vulnerability via Xenon. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the appliance.. EPSS estimates a 8.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

VMware vRealize Automation (7.3 and 7.2) and vSphere Integrated Containers (1.x before 1.3) contain a deserialization vulnerability via Xenon. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the appliance.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

8.75%

94.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-502

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Vrealize Automation	7.2.0
Vmware	Vrealize Automation	7.3.0
Vmware	Vsphere Integrated Containers	< 1.3.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102852Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040289Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040290Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0006.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102852Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040289Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040290Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0006.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 29, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-4947?

How severe is CVE-2017-4947?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-4947 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-4947?

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-2017-4947?

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Source: NVD / NIST