CVE-2017-4936

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 read 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.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Vendor Advisory vmware.com
Affected: VMware Workstation
Affected: VMware Horizon View Client for Windows
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0018.html patch vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039836 third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101892 third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039835 third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-4936?
CVE-2017-4936 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-4936?
To fix CVE-2017-4936, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-4936 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-4936 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-4936?
CVE-2017-4936 affects VMware Workstation, VMware Horizon View Client for Windows.
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