CVE-2017-4945

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.

5.5

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.06%

Vendor Advisory vmware.com

Affected: VMware Workstation

Affected: VMware Fusion

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040109	third party advisory vdb entry
https://www.vmware.com/us/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0003.html	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102441	third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040136	third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-4945?: CVE-2017-4945 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-4945?: To fix CVE-2017-4945, 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-2017-4945 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-4945 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-2017-4945?: CVE-2017-4945 affects VMware Workstation, VMware Fusion.

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